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Meanings of discourage in English

Portuguese
exortar
Catalan
amonestar
Spanish
prevenir

Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.

exortar
Portuguese
impedir
Catalan
desanimar

Try to prevent; show opposition to.

impedir
Synonyms
Examples for "deter"
Examples for "deter"
1
We believe a change in course will threaten jobs and deter investment.
The Guardian
2
However, broader U.S. sanctions deter many firms from humanitarian trade with Iran.
Reuters
3
China may even need to update its national law to deter offenders.
The South African
4
We believe that leaving the EU would deter investment and threaten jobs.
The Guardian
5
But business leaders said a rising wage bill may deter offshore investors.
Reuters
Catalan
dissuadir
Spanish
disuadir

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

dissuadir

Deprive of courage or hope.

Usage of discourage in English
1
Companies argue that current Pentagon rules discourage private investment in certain products.
Reuters
2
Insecurity has combined with political protests and government neglect to discourage investors.
Reuters
3
She probably didn't want to discourage me at such a young age.
On Edge
4
The court said allowing Already's counterclaim could encourage litigation and discourage innovation.
Reuters
5
However, I don't want to discourage pianists with less experience than this.
Five Magical Piano Practice Techniques
6
I thought we were trying to discourage speed and promote public transport.
The Irish Times
7
Statements on the Oath Keepers website discourage any threats against government officials.
Reuters
8
It's actually harder to fight off opponents you only want to discourage.
Silver zombie: delilah street: paranormal investigator
9
In fact, we want to discourage everyone from ever taking the test.
Edge of Infinity
10
This article isn't meant to discourage anyone from finding and keeping love.
Ebony
11
If he was trying to discourage me, that was the wrong answer.
One for the money
12
That in the past it never had lasted did not discourage her.
The Lost Road
13
That would destabilize markets and discourage foreign investors in the United States.
Reuters
14
And eBay plans to raise minimum standards to discourage abusive sales practices.
Reuters
15
And I have made sure that path is difficult to discourage trespassers.'
The power of the legendary greek
16
There are countless initiatives already in place to discourage the school run.
The Guardian
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New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
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