# demotivate

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˌdiːˈmoʊtɪveɪt/

## Definitions
1. To decrease the motivation of a person or a group.

## Etymology
From de- + motivate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/demotivate