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    DISCOURAGES

    (verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 3 meanings of the word Discourages.

    Discourages - as a verb

    Try to prevent; show opposition to

    Example: "We should discourage this practice among our youth"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    deter6

    Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    cast downdeject16demoralise13demoralize22
    depress10dismay12dispirit11get downdishearten14put offintimidate13pour cold water onthrow cold water on

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    Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
    encourage12

    Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

    Example: "I warned him not to go too far"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    admonish14monish11warn7

    Example Sentences

    "She discourages him from pursuing his dreams."
    "The coach discourages cheating during the game."
    "Their negative attitude discourages others from joining the team."
    "He discourages his employees from taking too many breaks."
    "The high price discourages customers from buying the product."
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    Word Game Points

    Is DISCOURAGES a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, discourages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    DISCOURAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

    Is DISCOURAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, discourages is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    DISCOURAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

    Is DISCOURAGES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, discourages is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    DISCOURAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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    Starts DStarts DIStarts DISStarts DISC
    Ends SEnds ESEnds GESEnds AGES
    Starts D & ends SStarts DI & ends SStarts D & ends ES
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