discourage
Word parts[change]
Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /dɪsˈkʌrɪd͡ʒ/
- (US) IPA (key): /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: dis‧cour‧age
Verb[change]
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- If someone discourages you, they are persuading you to not to do something.
- Antonym: encourage
- The government's plan is to discourage the people from owning cars.