Definitions of discouragement
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the expression of opposition and disapproval
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Antonyms:
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encouragement
the expression of approval and support
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types:
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disheartenment
a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
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dissuasion
a communication that dissuades you
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determent, deterrence, intimidation
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
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disapproval
the expression of disapproval
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encouragement
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the act of discouraging“the discouragement of petty theft”
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deterrence
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety
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deterrence
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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
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synonyms:
disheartenment, dismay
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types:
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intimidation
the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
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despair
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
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intimidation
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