noun. The act of demoralizing, or the state of being demoralized. Also spelled demoralisation.

noun. 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..

noun. The act of corrupting or subverting morale, discipline, courage, hope, etc., or the state of being corrupted or subverted in morale.

noun. destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

noun. a state of disorder and confusion

noun. depression resulting from an undermining of your morale