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List of meaning for discourage

deter, discourage(verb)

try to prevent; show opposition to

"We should discourage this practice among our youth"

discourage(verb)

deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

warn, discourage, admonish, monish(verb)

admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

"I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"

to lessen the courage or confidence of

I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again

to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action

the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway

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