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Discourage as a Noun has these synonyms:
dispirit, dishearten, daunt, unman, dismay, cow, intimidate, awe, overawe, unnerveExample: We were discouraged by the arrival of more enemy troops.
Discourage as a Verb has these synonyms:
deter, put off, dissuade, advise or hint against, talk out of, divert from, oppose, disapprove (of), throw cold water onExample: They discouraged me from applying again.
prevent, inhibit, hinder, stop, slow, suppress, obviate
Example: This paint is supposed to discourage corrosion.
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