DISCOURAGE


Meaning of DISCOURAGE in English

verb

BAD : Somehow we have to discourage people to commit crimes.

GOOD : Somehow we have to discourage people from committing crimes.

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discourage sb from doing sth : 'We always leave the lights on at night to discourage people from breaking in.'

Compare: 'You should try and encourage her to take more exercise.'

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