discourage

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: dis-cour-age (3)

English Definition

Cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

Example Sentence

Do not let failure discourage you.

US IPA /dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

UK IPA /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

dishearten deter dissuade daunt depress

encourage inspire hearten