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Synonyms of Discourage

Primary definition: To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to dishearten.

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encourageOpposite

Translate "Discourage" to 10 World Languages

🇫🇷décourager🇩🇪entmutigen🇮🇹scoraggiare🇪🇸desalentar🇵🇹desalentar🇮🇳हतोत्साहित करना

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