Discourage
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
Discourage (verb)
- to make someone feel less confident or hopeful about something
- to try to stop someone from doing something by making it difficult or unpleasant
- to make someone less eager or interested in something
Examples
- Negative comments can discourage students from trying again.
- Criticism might discourage a person from pursuing their dreams.
Common collocations: discourage someone, discourage attempts, discourage behavior, discourage use, discourage interest