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Common collocations with morale in American Collocation

morale noun uncountable

US /məˈrɑl/

good

enhanced
excellent
good
high
improved

Morale is generally better when you have a casual dress code.

bad

damaged
low
poor

The report noted poor performance and low morale in most departments.

becoming worse

flagging
plummeting
sagging

The win boosted the team’s sagging morale.

felt by the people of a country

civilian
domestic
internal
national
public

The government quickly realized the importance of good public morale.

crew
employee
staff
troop
workplace

Staff morale has been really high this month.

affect morale

affect

These cuts have affected morale in the public sector.

improve morale

bolster
boost
improve
raise
restore
revive

A win against Barcelona will boost morale in the UK.

make morale weak

damage
dent
erode
lower
sap
undermine
weaken

Repeated attacks on the city had sapped morale.

destroy morale

destroy

Members of the team who aren’t pulling their weight can destroy the morale of the rest of the team.

not lose morale

foster
maintain
sustain

Keeping your goal in mind will help you to maintain your morale when times are hard.