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demoralize +‎ -ation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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demoralization (countable and uncountable, plural demoralizations)

  1. The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.
    the demoralization of an army or navy

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