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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He pointed to new workers' rights laws, which have faced criticism from some business groups who argue they will discourage companies from hiring and hit economic growth.
From BBC ● May 26, 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
Now a new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure adopted by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. will discourage some of the litigation abuse that mars mass torts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 9, 2025
“No, nothing will discourage me now,” replied young Randolph doggedly.
From The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street by Frank Andrew Munsey
