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demoralizes

[/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪz/]
verb
desmoraliza
1. to cause someone to lose confidence, courage, or determination
The repeated failures demoralize the team.
Os fracassos repetidos desmoralizam o time.
2. to weaken the morale or spirit of a person or group
Bad news demoralizes the workforce.
Más notícias desmoralizam a força de trabalho.
3. to reduce someone's moral principles or integrity
Constant criticism demoralizes even the strongest individuals.
Críticas constantes desmoralizam até os indivíduos mais fortes.
Synonyms
discouragesdisheartensdispiritsdepressesunderminesweakens
Antonyms
encouragesinspiresupliftsmotivatesheartensbolsters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desmoraliza
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desmoraliza
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desmoraliza
standard usage
Portugal
desmoraliza
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the wind out of someone's sails
burst someone's bubble
kill someone's spirit
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