Definition of "discourages" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of discourage. (verb)

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• "There's also the conspiracy theory, big media is clearly biased to the left, and by 'conviently' releasing polls showing a Kerry win discourages the right, blah, blah, blah."
• "excluding a word discourages its use in any context"
• "She does not repel him, but her bored and absent expression discourages any amorous action and withers the kisses at the very moment when they alight upon her flesh."