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discourage
1. v. To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.
2. v. To persuade somebody not to do (something).
3. n. (rare) Lack of courage

Example Sentences

Don't let his comments discourage you; I believe in you.

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