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- pronunciation:
- dih
skuh
rihj
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
discourages, discouraging, discouraged |
| definition 1: |
to cause to lose hope or confidence.
His bad test grade discouraged him.- antonyms:
- encourage
- similar words:
- dampen, depress, dismay
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| definition 2: |
to try to prevent or persuade not to do.
Her parents discouraged her from going skydiving.- synonyms:
- deter
- antonyms:
- incite, prompt, spur, stimulate, tempt
- similar words:
- admonish, caution, hinder, restrain, warn
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| related words: |
oppress, prevent |
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| derivation: |
discouragingly (adv.) |
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