Discourage

noun

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/

Word Frequency: 3.6

Definitions

1.nounLack of courage

2.verbTo extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

"Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time."

3.verbTo persuade somebody not to do (something).

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