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desencorajar
[dez-en-ko-ra-'zhar]
verb
to discourage
1.
to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm; to dishearten
The constant rejections discouraged him from pursuing his dream.
As constantes rejeições o desencorajaram de perseguir seu sonho.
2.
to advise against something; to deter
Parents should not discourage their children from asking questions.
Os pais não devem desencorajar seus filhos de fazer perguntas.
Synonyms
desestimular
desanimar
desmotivar
desalentar
intimidar
frear
Antonyms
encorajar
animar
motivar
estimular
incentivar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desencorajar
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
desencorajar
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
desencorajar
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
desencorajar alguém de fazer algo
ficar desencorajado
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