A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Demoralize
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To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen theeffect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy inmorals, in discipline, in courage, spirit, etc.; to weaken in spiritor efficiency.The demoralizing example of profligate power and prosperous crime.Walsh.The vices of the nobility had demoralized the army. Bancroft.
Demoralize meaning & definition 1 of Demoralize.
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To suck all hope out of someone or some group of people. As in ‘[Gareth Bale] came off the Real Mardrid bench to demoralize Liverpool in the Champions League final, scoring a [golazo] [bicycle kick] within two minutes of showing up on the pitch.’
Demoralize meaning & definition 2 of Demoralize.
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Cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope; dispirit.
Demoralize meaning & definition 3 of Demoralize.
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