Grade 7

discourage

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(dis-cour-age) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to make someone less confident or less hopeful.

Example Sentence

I tried to discourage my sister from eating too many cookies.

More Example Sentences

It is wrong to discourage others from learning.

Synonyms

dissuade; dishearten; deter

Antonyms

encourage; motivate; inspire

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Rhymes

  • burrage

  • discourage
  • encourage