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How to say: discourages

Spelling: Discourages Syllables  discourages
US accent
/dɪskˈɜːɹɪdʒᵻz/
UK accent
/dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒɪz/
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Definition

Definition — try to prevent; show opposition to

e.g. “We should discourage this practice among our youth”

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