discourage
noun
1. (rare) Lack of courage
verb
1. try to prevent; show opposition to
- We should discourage this practice among our youth
Similar word(s): deter
Definition categories: communication, disapprove, reject
2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Definition categories: emotion
3. advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Similar word(s): admonish, monish, warn
Definition categories: communication, advise, counsel, rede
Sentences with discourage as a verb:
- Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.