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discourage

The correct spelling is discourage.

How to pronounce discourage

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/
noun

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/

Say it like: Dis-cow-raj-e

The correct spelling is discourage. Lack of courage For example: "Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time."

Usage Examples

Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Lack of courage

verb

  1. 1.To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
  2. 2.To persuade somebody not to do (something).

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