Discourage (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 2
Advise 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".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.