Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun demoralisation

3 senses of demoralisation

Sense 1
demoralization, demoralisation -- (a state of disorder and confusion; "his inconsistency resulted in the demoralization of his staff")
       => confusion -- (disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion")

Sense 2
demoralization, demoralisation -- (depression resulting from an undermining of your morale)
       => depression -- (sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy)

Sense 3
demoralization, demoralisation -- (destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy)
       => degradation, debasement -- (changing to a lower state (a less respected state))