English dictionary
discourage
/d/I/'sk/[@]/r/I//dZ/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Lack of courage; cowardliness.
Source: webster1913
verb
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try to prevent; show opposition to
ExamplesWe should discourage this practice among our youth.
Synonyms deterSource: WordNet 3.0
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deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Antonyms encourageSource: WordNet 3.0
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admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject; -- the opposite of <i>encourage</i>; as, he was <i>discouraged</i> in his undertaking; he need not be <i>discouraged</i> from a like attempt.
Source: webster1913