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discourage
verb as in dishearten, dispirit
verb as in deter, dissuade; restrain
Example Sentences
Whatever his intention, for his safety and to discourage other former champions, hopefully the itch to get back in the ring has been scratched.
If law enforcement’s goal is to discourage consumption by forcing dealers to raise their prices, they’re falling far behind.
Planes were grounded, construction work halted, and car honking discouraged as the Suneung, an eight-hour university placement exam billed as one of the toughest in the world, kicked off on Thursday.
The cost of baby milk has surged in recent years, while retailers in the UK are not allowed to advertise or offer discounts on infant formula because it might discourage breastfeeding.
Describing himself as “young, aspirational and delusional”, Stephens said he would discourage anyone from reaching the same heights without a support system in place.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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