[Sndbox] Here's what Merriam's says about Cheerleader Debate

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:42:09 -0800

One entry found for cheerleader.
Main Entry: cheer�lead�er
Pronunciation: 'chir-"lE-d&r
Function: noun
Date: 1903
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
- cheer�lead /-"lEd/ transitive verb
 
One entry found for cheer.
Main Entry: 2cheer
Function: verb
Date: 14th century
transitive senses
1 a : to instill with hope or courage : COMFORT -- usually used with up b : to make glad or happy -- usually used with up
2 : to urge on or encourage especially by shouts <cheered the team on>
3 : to applaud with shouts
 
One entry found for demoralize.  Main Entry: de�mor�al�ize
Pronunciation: di-'mor-&-"lIz, "dE-, -'m�r-
Function: transitive verb
Date: circa 1793
2 a : to weaken the morale of : DISCOURAGE, DISPIRIT b : to upset or destroy the normal functioning of c : to throw into disorder
- de�mor�al�iza�tion /di-"mor-&-l&-'zA-sh&n, "dE-,
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