transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ ]
v.tr. 1 deprive of courage, confidence, or energy. 2 (usu. foll. by from) dissuade (discouraged him from going). 3 show disapproval of (smoking is discouraged). øødiscouragement n. discouragingly adv. [ME f. OF descouragier (as DIS-, COURAGE)]