gratitude, thanks, recognition, admiration, respect, esteem, regard, acknowledgment, praise, commendation, valuation, assessment, evaluation, estimation, appraisal, understanding, awareness, insight,... [more]
discourage Synonym
Synonyme discouragedeter - dissuade - demoralize - dishearten - hinder - prevent - inhibit - depress - daunt - frustrate - intimidate - obstruct - impede - curb - restrain - stifle - suppress - thwart - put off - turn off - cool - chill - sap - weaken - undermine - shake - unnerve - cow - faze - baffle - confound - perplex - bewilder - dismay - perturb - unsettle - rattle - shake up - throw off - throw - throw into confusion - throw into disorder - throw into disarray - throw into turmoil - throw into a state of confusion - throw into a state of disorder - throw into a state of disarray - throw into a state of turmoil
To discourage means to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm. It may involve expressing disapproval or suggesting difficulties that could prevent progress. The result is often a reduction in motivation, making the person less likely to pursue a course of action.
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