discourage
word
Definition
To make someone less confident or less willing to do something, or to try to prevent something from happening.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in negative contexts. Collocates with 'from' (discourage someone from doing something). Can mean to make someone lose hope or to actively try to prevent an action.
Spanish: desanimar - desalentarPortuguese (BR): desencorajar - desanimarPortuguese (PT): desencorajar - desanimarChinese (Simplified): 劝阻 - 使气馁Chinese (Traditional): 勸阻 - 使氣餒Hindi: हतोत्साहित करना - निरुत्साहित करनाArabic: يثبط - يثني (عن القيام بشيء)Bengali: হতাশ করা - নিরুৎসাহিত করাRussian: обескураживать - отговариватьJapanese: 落胆させる - やる気を失わせるVietnamese: làm nản lòng - ngăn cảnKorean: 낙담시키다 - 의욕을 꺾다Turkish: cesaretini kırmak - vazgeçirmekUrdu: حوصلہ شکنی کرنا - باز رکھناIndonesian: mendorong untuk tidak - mengecilkan hati
Example Sentences
His words discouraged me from speaking in class.
basic
Don't discourage your friends when they try something new.
basic
We should not discourage children from asking questions.
basic
She didn't let criticism discourage her from following her dreams.
natural
Bad weather might discourage people from going to the park.
natural
If you keep trying, don't let small failures discourage you.
natural