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KK Pronunciation

〔 dIsˋkFIdʒ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 disˊkʌridʒ 〕


Overview of verb discourage

The verb discourage has 3 senses


  • deter, discourage -- (try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth")

  • discourage -- (deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged)

  • warn, discourage, admonish, monish -- (admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet")