discourage
Example Sentences
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A frenzied debate has gripped campus, with students protesting that the changes would increase stress, fuel competition and discourage academic exploration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Surely, Jackson wrote, a state can direct doctors to discourage, and not encourage, smoking cigarettes.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
The rejection didn’t discourage her, instead she was inspired by the level of talent and pushed by the networking.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Fans have even launched campaigns to discourage resales and prevent "no-shows".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Still, if Ser Justin wished to court her favor with food and wine and words, Asha was not like to discourage him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
