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Discouragement — synonyms, discouragement antonyms, definition

1. discouragement (Noun)

22 synonyms
check chill constraint cynicism damp damper dejection depression deterrent disheartenment dismay distrust doubt hindrance hopelessness impediment melancholy obstacle obstruction pessimism • • •
1 antonym
encouragement
4 definitions

discouragement (Noun) — The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.

discouragement (Noun) — The expression of opposition and disapproval.

discouragement (Noun) — The act of discouraging. ex. "the discouragement of petty theft"

discouragement (Noun) — Something that acts to discourage certain behaviour or action.

3 types of
despair deterrence disapproval
5 types
determent deterrence disheartenment dissuasion intimidation