disedify Definition
- 1to corrupt morally or spiritually
- 2to cause to lose faith or belief in something
Using disedify: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disedify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The graphic content of the movie disedified the audience.
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The politician's lies disedified the public's trust in the government.
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The scandal disedified the churchgoers.
disedify Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with disedify
disedifying behavior
behavior that is morally corrupt or spiritually damaging
Example
His disedifying behavior caused him to lose his job.
disedifying influence
an influence that causes moral corruption or spiritual damage
Example
The internet can be a disedifying influence on young people.
disedifying content
content that is morally corrupt or spiritually damaging
Example
Parents should monitor their children's exposure to disedifying content.
Origins of disedify
from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' + 'aedificare' meaning 'to build'
Summary: disedify in Brief
'Disedify' [dih-sed-uh-fahy] is a verb that means to corrupt morally or spiritually, or to cause someone to lose faith or belief in something. It is often used to describe the negative impact of certain behaviors, influences, or content, as in 'The graphic content of the movie disedified the audience.' 'Disedify' has synonyms like 'demoralize' and 'corrupt,' and antonyms like 'edify' and 'uplift.'
