De‐mor″al‐ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Demoralized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Demoralizing.] [F. démoraliser; pref. dé- (L. dis- or de) + moraliser. See Moralize.] To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.
The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime. Walsh.
The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. Bancroft.