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discouragement
noun(dis-cour-age-ment)
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Synonyms: disheartenment, dismay,
discouragement
noun(dis-cour-age-ment)
the act of discouraging
Examples:
The discouragement of petty theft.
discouragement
noun(dis-cour-age-ment)
the expression of opposition and disapproval
Antonyms: encouragement,

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