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    • discourage :try to prevent; show opposition to
      • We should discourage this practice among our youth

    • discourage :advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
      • I warned him not to go too far|I warn you against false assumptions|She warned him to be quiet

    • discourage :deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

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