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discourage

UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/

Translations

discourageverb
discouraged
Past Simple
discouraged
Past Participle
discouraging
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
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.
Synonyms
dissuade
deject
dishearten
demoralize
disparage
prevent
deter
Antonyms
encourage

Definitions

discourageverb
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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