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Grade 7

discourage

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(dis-cour-age) 3 syllables
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Definition

verb. to steer a person from an activity or course of action

Example Sentence

I tried to discourage my sister from eating too many cookies.

Synonyms

deter; dissuade; divert; inhibit

Antonyms

encourage

Rhymes

  • burrage

  • discourage
  • encourage
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