DEMORALIZE
Scrabble letter values: D2E1M3O1R1A1L1I1Z10E1 = 22
Definition
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. — synonyms: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate
- verb lower someone's spirits. — synonyms: depress, deject, cast_down, get_down, dismay, dispirit, demoralise
- verb confuse or put into disorder.
Examples
- “debauch the young people with wine and women”
- “Socrates was accused of corrupting young men”
- “Do school counselors subvert young children?”