discourage
pronunciation
How to pronounce discourage in British English:
UK [dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ]
How to pronounce discourage in American English:
US [dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ]
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- Verb:
- try to prevent; show opposition to
- deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
- admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Word Origin
- discourage (v.)
- mid-15c., discoragen, from Middle French descourager, from Old French descoragier, from des- "away" (see dis-) + corage (see courage). Related: Discouraged; discouragement; discouraging.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Together , the neurons alternately encourage and discourage feeding .
- 2. But doctors are reluctant to say anything that might discourage breast-feeding .
- 3. Discourage this view or your plan will be in vain .
- 4. It may also discourage opec from pumping more oil .
- 5. And falling prices can discourage consumption and increase real borrowing costs .