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discourage v. [
deter] try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
. wn #2
discourage v. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
. wn #3
discourage v. [
warn, admonish, monish] admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
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