demoralize
/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/
de · mor · al · ize
dɪ · ˈmɒr · ə · laɪz
English Definition
v. to discourage; dishearten; undermine
Significado en Español
desmoralizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm nản lòng
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Example Sentence
The team was demoralized after losing the game.
球队在输掉比赛后士气低落。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(remove) + moral (morality) → cause to degenerate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “demoralize”?
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A
Encourage
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B
Weaken
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C
Motivate
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D
Strengthen
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B — Weaken.
“demoralize” means v. to discourage; dishearten; undermine
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A long string of defeats can badly ______ even the strongest team.
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A
inspire
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B
encourage
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C
uplift
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D
demoralize
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D — demoralize.
“demoralize” means v. to discourage; dishearten; undermine
Common questions about “demoralize”
What does “demoralize” mean?
demoralize — v. to discourage; dishearten; undermine. In Chinese: 使士气低落；使泄气.
How do you pronounce “demoralize”?
demoralize is pronounced /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · mor · al · ize.
How do you use “demoralize” in a sentence?
The team was demoralized after losing the game. (球队在输掉比赛后士气低落。)
What are synonyms for “demoralize”?
discourage, dishearten — all close in meaning to demoralize (v. to discourage; dishearten; undermine).
Is “demoralize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. demoralize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “demoralize”?
de-(remove) + moral (morality) → cause to degenerate.
