demoralize
Example Sentences
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Alzheimer’s, like many progressive diseases, is, by turns, heart-wrenching, demoralizing and draining.
The plan was to demoralize war-weary, homesick troops scattered around the Pacific theater.
From Los Angeles Times
“I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life.”
From Los Angeles Times
In a world that often demoralizes rural Americans, and Appalachians in particular, it is imperative that we understand the value of our experience.
From Salon
As a culture, we probably do create unreasonable, sentimental expectations around family that depress and demoralize vast numbers of people.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
