1.  demoralise(v = verb.social) corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate - 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"
is one way to alter, change, modify
Derived form noun demoralisation₃
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody

2.  demoralise(v = verb.emotion) cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down - lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
is one way to discourage
Derived form noun demoralisation₂
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody