amoralize

/əˌmɒrˈaɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of moral principles or values

“The corrupt politician’s actions amoralized the entire system.”

2. verb

to make someone or something less moral or more self-serving

“The scandal amoralized the company’s reputation and led to its downfall.”

3. verb

to remove or destroy moral qualities

“The harsh environment amoralized the explorer, making him lose all sense of right and wrong.”

Synonyms

  • deprive of morality
  • immoralize
  • moralize in reverse

Antonyms

  • moralize
  • uphold