DISCOURAGES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word discourages. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISCOURAGES
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| damps | verbv | |||||||
noun • a slight wetness adjective satellite • slightly wet verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • restrain or discourage • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
| demoralizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted • confuse or put into disorder | ||||||||
| deters | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| disheartens | verbv | |||||||
verb • take away the enthusiasm of | ||||||||
| dispirits | verbv | |||||||
verb • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted | ||||||||
| dissuades | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| hinders | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
| deter | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| admonish | verbv | |||||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||||
| dissuade | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| monish | verbv | |||||||
verb • warn strongly; put on guard • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||||
| warn | verbv | |||||||
verb • notify of danger, potential harm, or risk • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • ask to go away • notify, usually in advance | ||||||||
