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discouragement

1.	(noun) the act of discouraging; "the dscouragement of petty theft"
	Related Words: deterrence

2.	(noun) the expression of opposition and disapproval
	Related Words: determent, deterrence, disapproval, disheartenment, dissuasion, intimidation
	Antonyms: encouragement

3.	(noun) the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
	Synonyms: disheartenment, dismay
	Related Words: despair, intimidation