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Discourages

Verb Another word for discourages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'discourages' is to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, or hopeful about something.

Synonyms & similar words

discourage warn deter encourage admonish monish deters disheartens dissuades demotivates weakens dispirits daunts intimidates hinders undermines depresses damps suppresses disincentivizes represses oppresses frustrates discriminates disappoints upsets

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