The powers that be have decided that civilian morale needs a shot in the arm.
Keep in mind that the purpose of this operation is to bolster civilian morale.
After all, the loss of a public hero couldn't help but hurt civilian morale, could it?
"There's the effect of bombing on civilian morale," the politician pointed out.
The impact of these attacks on civilian morale was a key concern for the government.
It has not achieved the anticipated negative effect on military or civilian morale.
The center was established to boost civilian morale and practice air raid drills.
"At the same time they're trying to destroy mujahedeen and civilian morale."
I can imagine they're not good for civilian morale.