Demoralize vs. Dishearten

Demoralizeverb

To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

Demoralizeverb

To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spirit or efficiency.

Demoralizeverb

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality;

Demoralizeverb

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted;

Demoralizeverb

confuse or put into disorder;

Disheartenverb

(transitive) To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

Disheartenverb

To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject.

Disheartenverb

take away the enthusiasm of