Synonyms of demoralizing

Verb

1. corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect, change, alter, modify

usage: 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"

2. depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise, discourage

usage: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

3. demoralize, confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate

usage: confuse or put into disorder; "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"

Adjective

1. demoralizing, demoralising, disheartening, dispiriting, discouraging (vs. encouraging)

usage: destructive of morale and self-reliance