discourage
verb (used with object)
to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
will discourage
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future tenseof discourage.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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His pledge to increase taxes has sparked backlash from some of the city's wealthiest residents who claim it will discourage people from buying homes and investing in the US's largest city.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The piece suggests that prosecuting scientists for their research represents retaliation that will discourage promising students from entering important research fields and ultimately harm public health and America’s economic standing globally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
This is an enormous lead, but not one that will discourage global competition.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
“That leaves less money for spending outside gas stations and will discourage holiday travel,” notes Gavekal Research’s Will Denyer.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
You will discourage all others who might wish to attempt beneficent undertakings.”
From Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' by José Rizal
