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DISCOURAGE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word discourage. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word discourage. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DISCOURAGE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1deter
verbv
2dissuade
verbv
3daunt
verbv
4deflate
verbv
5demoralize
verbv
6dishearten
verbv
7dismay
verbv
8dispirit
verbv
9hinder
verbv
10intimidate
verbv
11unnerve
verbv
12admonish
verbv
13cowardliness
nounn
14monish
verbv
15warn
verbv

Best Hypernyms For DISCOURAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for discourage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
advise counsel deter disapprove dissuade frustrate hinder impede inhibit prevent rede reject restrain thwart

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