Looking for the meaning of the word DISCOURAGES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISCOURAGES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Discourage
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French descouragier, from des- (expressing reversal) + corage ‘courage’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈskʌrɪdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm
Short Definition:cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm
Examples:- tedious regulations could discourage investors
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