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noun
1.
an act or instance of discouraging.
2.
the state of being discouraged.
3.
something that discourages: Poor health and poverty are grave discouragements.
Related forms
o·ver·dis·cour·age·ment, noun
pre·dis·cour·age·ment, noun
Synonyms
2. depression, dejection, hopelessness. See despair. 3. deterrent, damper, impediment, obstacle, obstruction.
2. depression, dejection, hopelessness. See despair. 3. deterrent, damper, impediment, obstacle, obstruction.
Antonyms
1–3. encouragement.
1–3. encouragement.
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