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demoralize Synonyms

Another word for demoralize

Choosing another word for demoralize depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, enthusiasm, or spirit; to undermine the morale of.

Usage Example

"A series of unexpected budget cuts threatened to dishearten the research team just before the project's final phase."

Strongest
dishearten
dispirit
discourage
Strong
daunt
unnerve
deject
dismay
deflate
sap
undermine

• verb (Context 2)

To corrupt or undermine the moral character, principles, or discipline of a person or group.

Usage Example

"Historians argued that widespread bribery and patronage helped corrupt the civic institutions of the late republic."

Strongest
corrupt
Strong
debase
deprave
debauch
pervert
degrade
subvert

Opposites of demoralize

The opposite of demoralize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

encourage
hearten
inspire
edify
heartened
uplift
motivate
embolden
See all opposites of demoralize

• Nearby Words

demonstrativeness
demonstrator
demoralization
demoralize
demoralizing
demoralizingly
demos

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demoralize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demoralize
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