discourage
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(verb) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged |
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Related Words: cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, frustrate, get down, intimidate, put off, restrain, spoil, thwart |
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Antonyms: encourage |
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(verb) admonish or counsel; "I warned him not to go too far" |
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Synonyms: admonish, warn |
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Related Words: advise, counsel |
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(verb) try to prevent; show opposition to: "We should discourage this practice among our youth" |
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Synonyms: deter |
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Related Words: disapprove, reject |
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