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Definition discourage in British English

discourage verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
1

to try to prevent something from happening, especially because you do not approve of it or think it is harmful

Example

measures to discourage the use of cars in cities

Example

We hope the bad weather won't discourage people from coming along.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avoid
2

to make someone feel less confident or hopeful

Example

What she said didn't discourage me.

Synonyms and related words
disappoint let down discourage
Definition discourage in British English