DISCOURAGE


Meaning of DISCOURAGE in English

■ verb

1》 cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

2》 prevent or try to prevent by showing disapproval or creating difficulties.

↘( ~ someone from ) persuade someone against (an action).

Derivatives

~ment noun

discouraging adjective

discouragingly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. descouragier , from des- (expressing reversal) + corage 'courage'.

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