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Word: Discouragement
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈskʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness
Short Definition:loss of confidence or enthusiasm
Examples:- do not give in to discouragement
Definition:
an attempt to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties; deterrent
Short Definition:attempt to prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties
Examples:- the discouragement of crime
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