demoralize
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It also would all but destroy Detroit’s immediate chances, demoralize the clubhouse and likely alienate a fan base desperate to see the Tigers win their first title since 1984.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
On a team without set bullpen roles, Henriquez wants to be a closer, using his blazing fastball not just to demoralize hitters but to shut down games as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
But the obvious goal is to demoralize federal workers across the board.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2025
Others, however, have said that such messaging may have no impact on behavior, or worse, that it may depress and demoralize the public into inaction.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
“I didn’t want to demoralize you too early in the game.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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 ● Oct. 11, 2025
“It demoralizes the workforce ... you got substandard classes,” you said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2022
“The use of the word ‘inmate’ further dehumanizes and demoralizes them,” he said in Ms. Hochul’s press release.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
"I feel like that demoralizes a defense," said Thomas.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 24, 2012
Nothing demoralizes cavalry more than dilatory movements in time of danger.
From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Basil Wilson Duke
When Pochettino, who played in a World Cup for Argentina, took over the U.S. team in the fall of 2024, he said he inherited a demoralized, dispirited group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Now, after that latest detention, Garcia Venegas sounds demoralized.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
For this reason, according to the researchers, investors who are fans of a losing team will be more demoralized than the winning team’s fans will be exuberant.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
But he was dismayed by the abrupt layoffs in April that left FDA staff demoralized, he said, with some crying in the hallways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
There had been no time to organize the gallowglasses, and such of these as did remain with the nobility were demoralized, or leaderless.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Still, he said, it’s been demoralizing to have so many come back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Even when I know I’m delivering at a high level, being asked for constant updates on my progress can feel demoralizing.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The findings about the bat bridges were demoralizing for Altringham, who during his career appeared at several public inquiries into the impact of road-building projects on bats.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
The author, who once sported a 6 handicap, experienced diminished swing, ball and foot speed, making golf demoralizing from middle tees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
I found this peculiar and demoralizing, and I realized I had to look for another opportunity to be heard.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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