discourage
Definitions
Verb
- Try to prevent; show opposition to
- Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
- Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "discourage".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | discouraged | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | discourage | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | discouragement | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | discourages | 4 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "discourage".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "discourage".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | encourage | 3 | 46 |
| 2 | storage | 2 | 41 |
| 3 | courage | 2 | 32 |
| 4 | discharge | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | discouraged | 3 | 15 |
| 6 | discourse | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | discouraging | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | disclosures | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | discouragement | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | scourge | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | discourses | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | disclosure | 3 | 2 |
| 13 | discourages | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | scourges | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | scourged | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | disgorge | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | disparage | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | disgorged | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | discoverable | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | discountable | 4 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "discourage" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "discourage" in the same piece of text.
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "discourage".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 4
Sound Alikes: 3
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 2
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Advocates worry that the military's DEI purge may discourage sexual harassment and assault reports
Mar 10, 2026 The American Homefront Project
Mar 10, 2026 The American Homefront Project
If Kan. punishes schools for student walkouts, it will discourage free speech. Just as intended.
Mar 11, 2026 Free Speech Center
Mar 11, 2026 Free Speech Center
How burdensome government programmes can discourage voting | LSE United States Politics and Policy
Mar 14, 2026 The London School of Economics and Political Science
Mar 14, 2026 The London School of Economics and Political Science