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. 2012