discouragement | ||
1. | [ noun ] the expression of opposition and disapproval | |
Related terms: | encouragement disapproval determent dissuasion disheartenment | |
2. | [ noun ] the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles | |
Synonyms: | dismay disheartenment | |
Related terms: | despair intimidation depress | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of discouraging | |
Examples: | "the discouragement of petty theft" |
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Related terms: | deterrence deter | |
Similar spelling: |
discouraged discouraging Dioscoreaceae discouragingly disgorgement |