discourage
US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
・UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/
B1TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
Please don't discourage me, I want to win this race
v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to prevent something from happening
The wall was designed to discourage people from crossing over the boarder
v.t.Transitive VerbTo deter or dissuade someone from doing something.
The high cost of the tickets may discourage some people from attending the concert.
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Is Airbnb Dying?
- wasn't intended to discourage rental properties.
wasn't intended to discourage rental properties.
How China crushed Hong Kong
- ...future developments that can discourage...
...future developments that can discourage...
My life changed when I stopped giving a f*ck | The Law of Detachment
- And the reason why this didn't work is because I would obsessively look in the mirror every day, and if I didn't see progress at the rate at which I wanted to see it, then it would discourage me a lot.
And the reason why this didn't work is because I would obsessively look in the mirror every day, and if I didn't see progress at the rate at which I wanted to see it, then it would discourage me a lot.
- and if I didn't see progress at the rate at which I wanted to see it, then it would discourage me a lot.
and if I didn't see progress at the rate at which I wanted to see it, then it would discourage me a lot.
6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
- Because although it might seem terrifying to confess your true feelings to someone, never letting them in or showing them your true feelings will only discourage them from pursuing you and getting to know the real you.
Because although it might seem terrifying to confess your true feelings to someone, never letting them in or showing them your true feelings will only discourage them from pursuing you and getting to know the real you.
- Because although it might seem terrifying to confess your true feelings to someone, never letting them in or showing them your true feelings will only discourage them from pursuing you and getting to know the real you.
Because although it might seem terrifying to confess your true feelings to someone, never letting them in or showing them your true feelings will only discourage them from pursuing you and getting to know the real you.
Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?
- If you know me, you know I would never discourage the act of playing with soil and sand.
If you know me, you know I would never discourage the act of playing with soil and sand.
- If you know me, you know I would never discourage the act of playing with soil and sand.
If you know me, you know I would never discourage the act of playing with soil and sand.
The Truth of Learning English Through TV: What Makes It a Bad Choice
- First, they can discourage you.
First, they can discourage you.
- First, they can discourage you.
First, they can discourage you.
Is The Match Unfair? The Residency Antitrust Probe Explained.
- Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the US healthcare system.
Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the US healthcare system.
- Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the U.S.
Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the U.S.
BEFORE YOU GIVE UP, WATCH THIS (2025)
- This whole world will discourage you.
This whole world will discourage you.
- This whole world will discourage you.
This whole world will discourage you.
Germany says it has deported dozens of law-breaking Afghans | DW News
- So the idea would be that you can take people to another safe third country to discourage irregular arrivals.
So the idea would be that you can take people to another safe third country to discourage irregular arrivals.
- So the idea would be that you can take people to another safe third country to discourage irregular arrivals.
So the idea would be that you can take people to another safe third country to discourage irregular arrivals.
I will be a hummingbird Wangari Maathai English
- But as they continue to discourage it, it turns to them without wasting any time and tells them, "I am doing the best I can." And that, to me, is what all of us should do.
But as they continue to discourage it, it turns to them without wasting any time and tells them, "I am doing the best I can." And that, to me, is what all of us should do.
- at a time that, as they continue to discourage it
at a time that, as they continue to discourage it