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Webster 1913 Edition


Demoralization

De-morˊal-i-za′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
démoralisation
.]
The act of corrupting or subverting morals. Especially: The act of corrupting or subverting discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in discipline, courage, etc.;
as, the
demoralization
of an army or navy
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Demoralization

DEMORALIZATION

,
Noun.
The act of subverting or corrupting morals; destruction of moral principles.