demoralize
Aussprache: [dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪz]
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Kontext: „emotional well-being“
(verb) to make someone feel less confident or hopeful. When someone feels demoralized, they might think they can't succeed anymore or that things will never get better.
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The coach encouraged the players to stay positive and not feel demoralized after the loss.
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Constant criticism can really demoralize a team and make them doubt their abilities.
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What can we do to prevent the team from feeling demoralized after a tough game?
Kontext: „motivation“
(verb) to weaken someone's spirit or motivation. When someone is demoralized, they often lose their desire to try hard or do their best.
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The positive feedback from her teacher helped demoralize her fears about the project.
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Negative comments from peers can demoralize a student and make them not want to participate anymore.
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How can we lift the spirits of someone who feels demoralized?
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