DEMOTIVATE


Meaning of DEMOTIVATE in English

/ ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt; NAmE -ˈmoʊ-/ verb

[ vn ] to make sb feel that it is not worth making an effort :

Failure can demotivate students.

►  de·mo·tiv·at·ing adjective

►  de·mo·tiv·ated adjective

►  de·mo·tiv·ation / ˌdiːməʊtɪˈveɪʃn; NAmE -moʊ-/ noun [ U ]

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