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1. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] try to prevent; show opposition to.

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  • discourage (English)
  • descourager (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • -er (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged.

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  • discourage (English)
  • descourager (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • -er (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.

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  • discourage (English)
  • descourager (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • -er (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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