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Meaning of discourages
The primary meaning of the word "discourages" is to deprive someone of confidence or enthusiasm.
Etymology of discourages
The word "discourages" originates from the Old French word "descurager", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "curage" (meaning "courage" or "heart"), with the suffix "-es" indicating a verb form, and has been used in English since the 15th century to convey the idea of removing or diminishing courage or confidence.
Synonyms
deters
dissuades
discourages
disheartens
demoralizes
demotivates
intimidates
frightens
alarms
unnerves
unsettles
dispirits
depresses
dejects
dismays
disappoints
saddens
displeases
displeasures
dissatisfies
disenfranchises
marginalizes
excludes
isolates
detaches
disconnects
disperses
scatters
intimidates
cowes
subdues
represses
suppresses
oppresses
Definitions
- To deprive someone of confidence or enthusiasm, to make someone less likely to do something
- * To express disapproval or dislike of something, to attempt to prevent something by showing disapproval
Usage Examples
- The high cost of living in the city discourages many young people from moving there.
- * The lack of support from her family discourages her from pursuing a career in the arts.
- * The strict rules and regulations discourage creativity and innovation in the company.
Antonyms
encourages
motivates
inspires
uplifts
heartens
invigorates
energizes
activates
stimulates
prompts
urges
spurs
goads
prods
boosts
lifts
raises
strengthens
empowers
emboldens
reassures
comforts
calms
soothes
alleviates
mitigates
pacifies
placates
appeases
satisfies
pleases
delights
gratifies
exhilarates