Alarm and Demoralize

Alarm

Alarm verb - To strike with fear.
Usage example: I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch

Demoralize and alarm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Demoralize" instead a verb "Alarm".

Nearby Words: alarming, alarmed, alarmingly, alarmist

Demoralize

Demoralize verb - To deprive of courage or confidence.

Alarm and demoralize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alarm" instead a verb "Demoralize".

Common collocations

people alarm people demoralize people
troops alarm troops demoralize troops
opponents alarm opponents demoralize opponents
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