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How to say: discouraging

Spelling: Discouraging Syllables  discouraging
US accent
/dɪskˈɜːɹɪdʒɪŋ/
UK accent
/dɪskˈʌɹɪdʒɪŋ/
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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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