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discourage

/dɪ'skɜrɪdʒ/

Synonyms of discourage Antonyms of discourage Examples of discourage Usage of discourage Parts of discourage Definition that contains discourage Words sounding like discourage Explanation of discourage

verb
try to prevent; show opposition to
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"We should discourage this practice among our youth"

Similar:

deter

type of:
disapprove reject
verb
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
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Similar:

admonish monish warn

type of:
rede advise counsel
verb
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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Opposite:

encourage

Examples of discourage

"We should discourage this practice among our youth"