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Demotrate

Part of speech: Verb

Definition: To intentionally decrease or destroy someone's motivation, enthusiasm, or confidence.

Sense 1: To discourage someone or make them feel less motivated.

Example sentence 1: The constant criticism from his boss began to demotrate him, and he started losing interest in his work.

Example sentence 2: The failure of the project demotrated the entire team, leading to their lackluster performance in subsequent tasks.

Sense 2: To undermine someone's confidence or belief in their abilities.

Example sentence 1: The negative comments demotrated the young singer, causing her to doubt her talent.

Example sentence 2: The harsh grading demotrated the students, making them question their academic abilities.


Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A demotivating factor, action, or circumstance.

Sense 1: Any factor that reduces motivation or enthusiasm.

Example sentence 1: Lack of recognition proved to be a major demotrate for the employees.

Example sentence 2: The constant failures added up as a demotrate for the basketball team, affecting their overall performance.


Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by causing a lack of motivation.

Sense 1: Depressing or disheartening.

Example sentence 1: The demotrate environment in the office made it difficult for employees to stay focused and engaged.

Example sentence 2: The demotrate atmosphere during the meeting drained all the enthusiasm from the participants.


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