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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 byfrom ).
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
/ »åÉŖ²õĖ°ģŹ°łÉŖ»åĻō /
verb
to deprive of the will to persist in something
to inhibit; prevent
this solution discourages rust
to oppose by expressing disapproval
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- discourager noun
- discourageable adjective
- discouragingly adverb
- overdiscourage verb (used with object)
- prediscourage verb (used with object)
- undiscourageable adjective
- undiscouraging adjective
- undiscouragingly adverb
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦“Ē³Ü°ł²¹²µ±š°ł noun
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦“Ē³Ü°ł²¹²µ¾±²Ō²µ±ō²ā adverb
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦“Ē³Ü°ł²¹²µ±š³¾±š²Ō³Ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of discourage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He said the bill would provide transparency and discourage impersonators.
In Verrelli's view, understanding this difference isn't about discouraging these animals' presence, but making it easier for us and them to live in harmony and reasonable comfort.
But advocates argue that paying for college now is also complicated and expensive, and discourages many Americans from going.
On Wednesday, masked federal agents detained at least 12 people from businesses in Downey, but community members were able to discourage them from taking one man without proper documents.
As he announces a significant donation to an arts institution in Gateshead, he also told the BBC: "The statistics for child poverty in the area are discouraging".
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