Discourage Past Tense

The past tense of Discourage is discouraged.

1. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] try to prevent; show opposition to.

Rhymes with Discourage

• encourage
• burrage

How do you pronounce discourage?

Pronounce discourage as dɪˈskərɪʤ.

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Sentences with discourage

1. Noun, singular or mass
Indoor games keep teens together in a small space and discourage couples or small groups from wandering off.

2. Verb, base form
The idea is to reinforce good behavior and discourage bad behavior.

Quotes about discourage

1. Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.
- Richard L. Evans

2. I’ve known people that the world has thrown everything at to discourage them...to break their spirit. And yet something about them retains a dignity. They face life and don’t ask quarters.
- Horton Foote

3. People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. When you change for the better, the people around you will be inspired to change also....but only after doing their best to make you stop. Live your truth and don't EVER stop.
- Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

2. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged.

3. discourage

verb. ['dɪˈskɝːɪdʒ'] admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.