- present tense form of discourage (3rd person singular).
discourages
Example Sentences
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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Rose-Perfito said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
McReynolds said allowing taxis into bus lanes "slows buses, discourages public transport use and undermines sustainable transport options".
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
However, colonoscopies -- the primary screening method used today -- can be costly and uncomfortable, which discourages many people from getting tested on time.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2026
The EU's McGrath said the new regime would help companies avoid navigating 27 legal systems, which "slows growth, increases costs and often discourages companies from scaling up across Europe".
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
The prospect of fording this /aife-colored torrent discourages most people from traveling any farther.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
