Demoralize
/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To cause a person or group to lose confidence, courage, or morale, especially in a legal or contractual context.
The repeated litigation threats served to demoralize the defendant's legal team.
Forms
- demoralize
- demoralizes
- demoralized
- demoralizing
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Commentary
In legal texts, 'demoralize' often relates to tactics that undermine an opponent's resolve or confidence, which can impact negotiations or litigation strategy.
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