DEMOTIVATES Synonyms

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• make moist

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• check; keep in check (a fire)

• lessen in force or effect

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• lower (prices or markets)

• cause to drop or sink

• press down

• lessen the activity or force of

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• take away the enthusiasm of

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• turn away from by persuasion

• extinguish by crushing

• put an end to; kill

• put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

• terminate, end, or take out

• kill in large numbers

• a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

• a person who lacks good judgment

• a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

• deplete

• excavate the earth beneath

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect