transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪskʌrɪdʒmənt, AM -kɜ:r- ]
( discouragements)
1.
Discouragement is the act of trying to make someone not want to do something.
He persevered despite discouragement from those around him.
≠ encouragement
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2.
A discouragement is something that makes you unwilling to do something because you are afraid of the consequences.
Uncertainty is a discouragement to investment.
= deterrent
≠ encouragement
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