discourage (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def deprive of courage or hope
def take away hope from
def cause to feel discouraged
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
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Derivationally related form discourage → discouragement
Antonym discourage → encourage
Hyponym depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise; dishearten, put off; intimidate, restrain; throw cold water on, pour cold water on
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Derivationally related form discouragement → discourage
Hypernym depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise; dishearten, put off; intimidate, restrain; throw cold water on, pour cold water on
Antonym encourage → discourage

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