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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

discourage

/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does discourage mean?

verb

To make someone less likely to do something by expressing disapproval or warning them of the consequences. To discourage someone from doing something means to try to stop them from doing it.

Example

"The teacher tried to discourage the student from dropping out of school by explaining the benefits of staying in education."

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