verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of discourage form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

deterdeterdissuadeadmonishafflictanticipate

Example

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"The cruelty of some English native speakers discourages non-native speakers from using English."

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