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discouragement

DEFINITIONS OF: discouragement

1

n the expression of opposition and disapproval

Antonyms:
encouragement
the expression of approval and support
Types:
disheartenment
a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
dissuasion
a communication that dissuades you
determent, deterrence, intimidation
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
Type of:
disapproval
the expression of disapproval

n the act of discouraging

“the discouragement of petty theft”
Type of:
deterrence
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety

n the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Synonyms:
disheartenment, dismay
Types:
intimidation
the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
Type of:
despair
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
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