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1. discourage
verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] try to prevent; show opposition to.
Etymology
- 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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- discourage (English)
- descourager (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- -er (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))