discourage


Definition: Meaning of, discourage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
discourage discouraged discouraged
Present Participle Third Person Singular
discouraging discourages
[transitive]
  1. to persuade someone not to do something, especially by making it seem difficult or bad
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  2. to make someone less confident or less willing to do something [=  demoralize]
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  3. to make something less likely to happen
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