demoralize (
http://definr.com/demoralize)
v 1: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch
the young people with wine and women" [syn:
corrupt,
pervert,
demoralise,
debauch,
debase,
profane,
vitiate,
deprave,
misdirect]
2: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news
depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health
demoralizes her" [syn:
depress,
deject,
cast down, {get
down},
dismay,
dispirit,
demoralise] [ant:
elate]