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as in to frustrate
to lessen the courage or confidence of
I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
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as in to dissuade
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
the higher fines may help discourage drivers from speeding on the highway
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Recent Examples of discourage
Should the government impasse end and official data show further signs of stabilization in the labor market, that would discourage a December cut, Mishra said.
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Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The stories have gotten so prevalent that park management discourages people from exploring the park after dark in an attempt to dissuade ghost hunters from damaging the historic sites.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing told local companies to halt orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, and discouraged firms and agencies from using its H20 chips.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Who was discouraged—by law or by custom—from writing things down, documenting their experiences, or speaking their minds?
—Latria Graham, AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The stories have gotten so prevalent that park management discourages people from exploring the park after dark in an attempt to dissuade ghost hunters from damaging the historic sites.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
Beijing told local companies to halt orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, and discouraged firms and agencies from using its H20 chips.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Who was discouraged—by law or by custom—from writing things down, documenting their experiences, or speaking their minds?
—Latria Graham, AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourage
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There were rumors Williams was frustrated with how the Jets were playing, and one can’t blame him, having been part of seven straight losing seasons.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deadlock has put a pall over Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are frustrated, staffers aren’t getting paid, and the mood is dark, even compared to shutdowns of years past.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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The stories have gotten so prevalent that park management discourages people from exploring the park after dark in an attempt to dissuade ghost hunters from damaging the historic sites.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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These involve raiding the lairs of hoodlum rivals, then singlehandedly dissuading them from competition.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s why his mistress threw in with Frank to intimidate Dale into a land deal that would have ruined any chance of Chutto’s family ever getting their land back.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dunn is charged with assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal officer.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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China has undertaken a massive expansion of sites linked to missile production since 2020, bolstering its ability to potentially deter the US military and assert its dominance in the region, a new CNN analysis of satellite images, maps and government notices reveals.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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All three nuclear powers have established their own nuclear triad, consisting of ICBMs, submarines armed with ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable aircraft, which ensure their forces can survive a first strike and retaliate, thereby deterring a nuclear attack.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Selling out a popular venue like The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on a windy Wednesday night in the middle of a daunting recession ain’t easy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Giants' upcoming schedule looks daunting for head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, who desperately need to add some wins to their resume before the end of the season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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These political executions are a callous attempt by the authorities to frighten and silence an increasingly restive population no longer willing to accept their corrupt and oppressive rule.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tens of millions of dollars have been spent to redefine reality and to convince our neighbors that this new age is something that should frighten them.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Discourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourage. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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