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discourage

dis·cou·rage

UK/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ US/dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ uncommon rare

verb

1.

try to prevent; show opposition to

  • “We should discourage this practice among our youth”
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2.

deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

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3.

admonish or counsel in terms of someone''s behavior

  • “I warned him not to go too far”
  • “I warn you against false assumptions”
  • “She warned him to be quiet”
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Origin

From Middle French descourager (modern French décourager), from Old French descouragier, from des- and corage. By surface analysis, dis- + courage.

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