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DISCOURAGEMENT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of discouraging
Example:
the discouragement of petty theft
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):
deterrence (the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety)
Derivation:
discourage (try to prevent; show opposition to)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The expression of opposition and disapproval
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):
disapproval (the expression of disapproval)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "discouragement"):
disheartenment (a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted)
dissuasion (a communication that dissuades you)
determent; deterrence; intimidation (a communication that makes you afraid to try something)
Antonym:
encouragement (the expression of approval and support)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Synonyms:
discouragement; disheartenment; dismay
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):
despair (the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "discouragement"):
intimidation (the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.)
Derivation:
discourage (deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged)
