discourage
/dɪskˈɝɪdʒ/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
verb
- try to prevent; show opposition to
“We should discourage this practice among our youth” - deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
- advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
“I warned him not to go too far”
Synonyms for discourage
Antonyms of discourage
Words that rhyme with discourage
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