- present tense form of discourage (3rd person singular).
discourages
Example Sentences
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Both processes could potentially help create an intestinal environment that discourages certain harmful bacteria and infections.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s a grim idea, that our hope is in a tool that discourages in-depth reading and a long-shot hypothetical strategy—both of which rely on technology known for sowing confusion.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Almost perfect” is exactly the kind of reliability that discourages backup plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
McReynolds said allowing taxis into bus lanes "slows buses, discourages public transport use and undermines sustainable transport options".
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Abnegation discourages anything done strictly for my own enjoyment, and that is what this is: my lungs burning, my muscles aching, the fierce pleasure of a flat-out sprint.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
