Verb
1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality;
"debauch the young people with wine and women""Socrates was accused of corrupting young men""Do school counselors subvert young children?""corrupt the morals"2. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;
"These news depressed her""The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"3. confuse or put into disorder;
"the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"