English to German Meaning of discourage - entmutigen

Discourage :

entmutigen

verb

entmutigen, deprimieren, geben die Schüttelfrost, enttäuschen, vereiteln

Discourage :: entmutigenDiscouraged :: entmutigtDiscouragement :: EntmutigungDiscouragements :: discouragementsDiscourages :: abschrecktDiscouraging :: entmutigend

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Definitions of discourage in English

Verb(1) try to prevent; show opposition to(2) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged(3) advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

Examples of discourage in English

(1) Indeed, our government seems to be doing all it can to discourage people from investing for the long term.(2) tedious regulations could discourage investors(3) we want to discourage children from smoking(4) Critics say the fees will discourage poor people from going to hospital.(5) The arrangement of the service seems almost to have been designed to discourage its use.(6) The prospect of such huge debts will definitely discourage young people from choosing university, especially those from poorer backgrounds.(7) A combination of persuasion and stiff fines may become necessary to discourage people from littering public places.(8) These problems exacerbate legitimate business risks and discourage people from long-term investments.(9) In addition, the government resorted to questionable campaign tactics designed to discourage demerger.(10) we don't want to discourage customers(11) He added that fares will be clearly posted on each vehicle in order to prevent confusion and discourage mischievous behavior of drivers.(12) But, along with these charges, the overall cost does discourage poor patients from undergoing advanced treatment.(13) If you are lacking experience, do not let that discourage you.(14) the plan is designed to discourage the use of private cars(15) Continued advertising and marketing will make it difficult to discourage this practice among young women.(16) She and her fellow ward councillors are now taking steps to discourage the new plan.

Related Phrases of discourage

(1) discourage from ::

entmutigen

Related Phrases of discourage

(1) discourage from ::

entmutigen

Synonyms

Verb

1. deter from ::

davon abhalten

2. dishearten ::

entmutigen

3. prevent ::

verhindern

4. warn ::

warnen

5. deter ::

abhalten

Antonyms

1. embolden ::

ermutigen

2. encourage ::

ermutigen

3. hearten ::

ermutigen

4. nerve ::

Nerv

5. steel ::

stehlen

Different Forms

discourage, discouraged, discouragement, discouragements, discourages, discouraging

Word Example from TV Shows

Hey, don't DISCOURAGE him. This is a fantastic opportunity.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

doesn't DISCOURAGE you from the commitment you've made to one another.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24

Examples of discourage from TV Shows

Hey, don't DISCOURAGE him. This is a fantastic opportunity.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

doesn't DISCOURAGE you from the commitment you've made to one another.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24

English to German Dictionary: discourage

Meaning and definitions of discourage, translation in German language for discourage with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of discourage in German and in English language.

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English to German Dictionary: discourage

Meaning and definitions of discourage, translation in German language for discourage with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of discourage in German and in English language.

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