discourage
Translation
to dishearten, to deter, to dissuade
Examples
Don't let one failure discourage you.
Don't let one failure dishearten you.
The high price will discourage buyers.
The high price will deter buyers.
They tried to discourage him from leaving.
They tried to dissuade him from leaving.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) less confident or enthusiastic Don't let one failure discourage you.
((sb.)) ((from -ing)) to try to persuade (sb.) not to do (sth.) They tried to discourage him from leaving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dishearten, deter, dissuade; Antonyms: encourage, inspire, persuade
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'courage'. To take away someone's courage.
Memory Tips
'Dis-' means 'away' and 'courage' is bravery. So, to 'discourage' is to take courage away.