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to discourage
01
desalentar, prohibir
to officially forbid someone from doing a specific activity, usually to prevent it from happening
Transitive: to discourage an activity
Ejemplos
The government enacted regulations to discourage the consumption of sugary drinks in public schools.
El gobierno promulgó regulaciones para desalentar el consumo de bebidas azucaradas en las escuelas públicas.
02
desanimar, desalentar
to cause someone to lose enthusiasm, hope, or confidence, often by expressing negativity or criticism
Transitive: to discourage sb
Ejemplos
The failure of his first business venture discouraged young entrepreneur.
El fracaso de su primer negocio desanimó al joven empresario.
03
desalentar, disuadir
to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action
Ditransitive: to discourage sb from sth
Ejemplos
The coach discourages players from engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior.
El entrenador desalienta a los jugadores a participar en comportamientos antideportivos.
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