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to discourage
01
to officially forbid someone from doing a specific activity, usually to prevent it from happening
Transitive: to discourage an activity
Examples
The school discouraged the use of cell phones by implementing a ban on mobile devices during class hours to maintain a focused learning environment.
02
to cause someone to lose enthusiasm, hope, or confidence, often by expressing negativity or criticism
Transitive: to discourage sb
Examples
The constant failures began to discourage her, and she started to doubt her abilities.
03
to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action
Ditransitive: to discourage sb from sth
Examples
I tried to discourage him from quitting his job by highlighting the potential risks and uncertainties.
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