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- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
- /dɪˈskʌr.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]
- /dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
Definitions of discourage word
- verb with object discourage to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit. 1
- verb with object discourage to dissuade (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object discourage to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder: Low prices discourage industry. 1
- verb with object discourage to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon: to discourage the expression of enthusiasm. 1
- verb without object discourage to become discouraged: a person who discourages easily. 1
- noun discourage Cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm. 1
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Origin of discourage
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English discoragen < Middle French descorager, Old French descoragier. See dis-1, courage
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Parts of speech for Discourage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discourage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discourage
verb discourage
- depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
- dampen — To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense.
- dismay — to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- frighten — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
Antonyms for discourage
verb discourage
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- stimulate — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- uplift — to lift up; raise; elevate.
- hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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