DISCOURAGE


Meaning of DISCOURAGE in English

v. a.

1.

Dishearten, dispirit, depress, deject.

2.

Dissuade, deter, keep back.

3.

Disfavor, discountenance, throw cold water upon, put a damper on, cover with a wet blanket.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.