One entry found for discourage.

Main Entry: dis·cour·age
Pronunciation: dis-kr-ij, -k-rij
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -aged; -ag·ing
1 : to lessen the courage or confidence of : DISHEARTEN <didn't let losing discourage me>
2 a : to make less likely or appealing : DETER <laws that discourage speeding> b : to advise against a course of action : DISSUADE <discouraged careless work>
- dis·cour·ag·ing·ly /-i-l/ adverb