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Clues for the word "DISCOURAGE"

We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on June 21, 2024.

Definition of discourage

• v. t. - To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject; -- the opposite of encourage; as, he was discouraged in his undertaking; he need not be discouraged from a like attempt.
• v. t. - To dishearten one with respect to; to discountenance; to seek to check by disfavoring; to deter one from; as, they discouraged his efforts.
• n. - Lack of courage; cowardliness.

Last Seen In

• Evening Standard Cryptic - June 21, 2024
• Evening Standard Cryptic - February 17, 2023
• Guardian Cryptic - May 22, 2015
• I Swear Crossword - October 11, 2013
• Guardian Cryptic - June 19, 2001