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Verb(1) try to prevent; show opposition to(2) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged(3) advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior(4) try to prevent(5) show opposition to(6) deprive of courage or hope(7) take away hope from(8) cause to feel discouraged(9) admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior(10) dishearten(11) dispirit(12) deter(13) dissuade; restrain

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(1) Indeed, our government seems to be doing all it can to discourage people from investing for the long term.(2) tedious regulations could discourage investors(3) we want to discourage children from smoking(4) Critics say the fees will discourage poor people from going to hospital.(5) The arrangement of the service seems almost to have been designed to discourage its use.(6) The prospect of such huge debts will definitely discourage young people from choosing university, especially those from poorer backgrounds.(7) A combination of persuasion and stiff fines may become necessary to discourage people from littering public places.(8) These problems exacerbate legitimate business risks and discourage people from long-term investments.(9) In addition, the government resorted to questionable campaign tactics designed to discourage demerger.(10) we don't want to discourage customers(11) He added that fares will be clearly posted on each vehicle in order to prevent confusion and discourage mischievous behavior of drivers.(12) But, along with these charges, the overall cost does discourage poor patients from undergoing advanced treatment.(13) If you are lacking experience, do not let that discourage you.(14) the plan is designed to discourage the use of private cars(15) Continued advertising and marketing will make it difficult to discourage this practice among young women.(16) She and her fellow ward councillors are now taking steps to discourage the new plan.
Related Words
(1) discourage from
Synonyms
Verb
1. deter from
2. dishearten
3. prevent
4. warn
5. deter


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

doesn't discourage you from the commitment
you've made to one another.

doesn't DISCOURAGE you from the commitment you've made to one another.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24


Hey, don't discourage him.
This is a fantastic opportunity.

Hey, don't DISCOURAGE him. This is a fantastic opportunity.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24


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