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discourage
[ dih-skur-ij, -skuhr- ]
verb (used with object)
- to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to dissuade (usually followed by from ).
- to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder:
Low prices discourage industry.
- to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon:
to discourage the expression of enthusiasm.
verb (used without object)
- to become discouraged:
a person who discourages easily.
discourage
/ ɪˈʌɪ /
verb
- to deprive of the will to persist in something
- to inhibit; prevent
this solution discourages rust
- to oppose by expressing disapproval
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈdzܰ, noun
- 徱ˈdzܰԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈdzܰԳ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·dzܰ·· noun
- 徱·dzܰ··· adjective
- 徱·dzܰ··Բ· adverb
- ··徱·dzܰ· verb (used with object) overdiscouraged overdiscouraging
- ·徱·dzܰ· verb (used with object) prediscouraged prediscouraging
- un·徱·dzܰ··· adjective
- ܲ·徱·dzܰ··Բ adjective
- un·徱·dzܰ··Բ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of discourage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
To feed its propaganda apparatus and pay for the "brownshirts," Nazi militias who stalked Germany's streets "discouraging" opposition, the party needed money it didn't have.
He said that he was pretty discouraged with his online search for a serious relationship and was planning to move back to Italy to be closer to family.
Mexican authorities have been trying to discourage positive depictions of drug traffickers, whose exploits are often lionized by bands reciting popular corridos, or ballads, exalting the criminal life.
Stewards are to be stationed next to a statue of Molly Malone in Dublin to discourage people from touching it.
“Having all of that thrown into turmoil is what is most discouraging,” Sieverts said.
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