demoralization

[Fr. démoralisation, from démoraliser.] I. Ordinary Language: 1. The act of demoralizing; the subverting of morals and principles. 2. The state of being demoralized; subversion or corruption of moral principles. "The inevitable demoralization , which this accursed practice produces, is not checked by any system of religious instruction."--Quarterly Review, Νον., 1810. II. Mil .: A lo of courage and spirit, and consequently of discipline.