Definition of "discourage" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

   • Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.

2. (transitive) To persuade somebody not to do (something).

noun

1. (rare) Lack of courage