Definitions

1. verb

to take away confidence from someone or to make someone less likely to do something

“The coach tried to discourage the player from quitting the team.”

2. verb

to persuade someone not to do something

“The company discourages employees from working overtime.”

3. noun

a feeling of discouragement

“The sense of discouragement hit her after she failed the exam.”

4. noun

a thing that discourages someone

“The rainy weather was a discouragement to their outdoor plans.”