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1.
try to prevent; show opposition to
We should discourage this practice among our youth
2.
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
3.
admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
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1. Discourage / Past
discouraged
2. Discourage / Third Person
discourages
3. Discourage / Present Participle
discouraging
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