1. lower someone's spirits
    make downhearted

    e.g. These news depressed her
           The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her

    Synonym: depressdejectcast downget downdismaydispiritdemoralize

2. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    e.g. debauch the young people with wine and women
           Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
           Do school counselors subvert young children?
           corrupt the morals

    Synonym: corruptpervertsubvertdemoralizedebauchdebaseprofanevitiatedepravemisdirect