discourage
verb/dɪsˈkɜrɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #7,040 most common English word
Meaning
To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm for doing something.
Example sentence
Feeling confident is important; don't let setbacks discourage you from trying again.
Synonyms & related words
- dishearten
- deter
- demotivate
- dispirit
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