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discourage

/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/

discourageverb

discouraged

Past Simple

discouraged

Past Participle

discouraging

ing-form

/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/

Translations

The constant criticism began to discourage him from pursuing his dreams.

Les critiques constantes ont commencé à le décourager de poursuivre ses rêves.

dissuaderS'emploie quand il s'agit de détourner quelqu'un d'une action ou d'une habitude.

The new regulations are designed to discourage smoking in public places.

Les nouvelles règles sont conçues pour dissuader de fumer dans les lieux publics.

Definitions

To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

The constant criticism began to discourage him from pursuing his dreams.

To try to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties.

The new regulations are designed to discourage smoking in public places.

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