discourage
Example Sentences
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Under the National Labor Relations Act, businesses aren’t allowed to promise workers pay raises, promotions, benefits or other things that might discourage them from supporting a union.
A new bill introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney looks to discourage corporate home buying by banning a tax strategy that helps investors avoid taxes on home sales in California.
From Los Angeles Times
The American Mini Pig Association derides the use of terms like “teacup” as misleading and discourages promises of adult pigs under 75 pounds in its code of ethics.
“This situation is expected to persist, as recent strikes on tankers are heightening security concerns and discouraging transit through the chokepoint.”
However, my boss’s feedback is always rude and discouraging.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
