discourage
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
discourages
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present tense formof discourage (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It’s a grim idea, that our hope is in a tool that discourages in-depth reading and a long-shot hypothetical strategy—both of which rely on technology known for sowing confusion.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the company discourages other AI developers from using Claude to accelerate their own high-end AI development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
While the manosphere discourages vulnerability, Khushal credits a "strong support system" and a focus on "empathy" for his own healing.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
They highlight that restrictive zoning is largely to blame for underproduction relative to job growth and concur that rent control is counterproductive as it discourages the addition of supply, even with strong demand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
The prospect of fording this /aife-colored torrent discourages most people from traveling any farther.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
