Discourage meaning

What does “discourage” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“discourage” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: try to prevent; show opposition to.

discourage

try to prevent; show opposition to
“We should discourage this practice among our youth”
Synonymsdeter
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Oppositesencourage
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
“I warned him not to go too far”
“I warn you against false assumptions”
Synonymswarn admonish monish

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University