Visual meaning of 'discourage'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of discourage: Lack of courage - Image 1

discourage: Lack of courage - Thumbnail 1

discourage: Lack of courage - Thumbnail 2

noun

Lack of courage

"His discourage prevented him from trying out for the school play. "

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Visual illustration of discourage: To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. - Image 1

discourage: To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. - Thumbnail 1

discourage: To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

"The teacher's harsh criticism discouraged the student from trying again on the exam. "

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Visual illustration of discourage: To persuade somebody not to do (something).

verb

To persuade somebody not to do (something).

"My parents discouraged me from staying out late on school nights. "

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