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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
In 2019, former Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) discouraged Clinton from running again.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 May 2025
The Trump Administration has implemented a number of policies that are discouraging current and prospective international students:
ICE officials have seized and deported students legally in the country who have apparently done no wrong other than speaking out against Trump’s policies.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2025
Stanford initially discouraged the practice, immediately putting Cardinal sports at a disadvantage.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 May 2025
The Trump Administration has implemented a number of policies that are discouraging current and prospective international students:
ICE officials have seized and deported students legally in the country who have apparently done no wrong other than speaking out against Trump’s policies.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2025
Stanford initially discouraged the practice, immediately putting Cardinal sports at a disadvantage.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourage
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Restaurateur Tasha Cyril is sometimes frustrated by the popularity of the turkey wings at her scene-centric Buckhead bar and lounge.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Businesses operating in the world of crypto are frustrated that the same hasn’t happened yet for their industry.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Discouraging migration The controversy over tattoos has dissuaded Luis Abreu, 20, from attempting to migrate to the United States.—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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At the time, Newsom was urgently seeking federal disaster funding and looking to dissuade Trump from following through on his threats to extract concessions from California in exchange for financial assistance.—
Joey Cappelletti and Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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During this protest, police intimidated and ultimately beat the strikers, resulting the death of at least six people, according to the American Postal Workers Union.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Trump critics are pointing to this as another attempt to undermine the judiciary by intimidating judges with threats of arrest.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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To Save Your Passwords, Microsoft Warns App Users Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, May 3rd Cleaning is often seen as unglamorous, labor-intensive work, deterring those chasing trendier ventures.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Pit tickets will be will-call only to deter resale (except where prohibited by state law).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2025
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Most designers would find such a project daunting: To create 500 costumes for a theatrical spectacular that is part-cabaret, part-circus, with a budget of $14 million, more than 100 performers and lashings of Swarovski crystals.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Peterborough, however, will not be daunted by the challenge.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The king of the forest was once frightened by the sound of a bull.—
John Nemec,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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The prospect of returning to the role, first for a West End reprise in February and then for the Brooklyn performance frightened her.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Discourage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourage. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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