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Meaning
Verb
●
To
extinguish
the
courage
of; to
dishearten
; to
depress
the
spirits
of; to
deprive
of
confidence
; to deject.
●
To
persuade
somebody not to do (something).
Noun
●
Lack of courage
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Origin
discourage
English
descourager
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
-er
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
-are
Latin
courage
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
des-
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
descouragier
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
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Etym
Antonyms
Encourage
Abet
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Prevent
Disincentivise
Prohibit
Hinder
Restrict
Demotivate
Inhibit
Impede
Preclude
Disallow
Avoid
Encourage
Restrain
Promote
Limit
Facilitate
Stop
Undermine
Frustrate
Thwart
Forbid
Dishearten
Obstruct
Punish
Stifle
Eliminate
Hamper
Motivate
Curtail
Reduce
Constrain
Disincentivize
Support
Oppose
Demoralize
Ban
Suppress
Permit
Block
Curb
Incentivize
Force
Attract
Deters
Prevents
Affect
Penalize
Prompt
Avert
Control
Involve
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