demoralize

(verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. Synonyms: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect. Examples: "Debauch the young people with wine and women." "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men." "Do school counselors subvert young children?." "Corrupt the morals."

(verb) lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. Synonyms: depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralise. Examples: "These news depressed her." "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her."

(verb) confuse or put into disorder. Examples: "The boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office."