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disapproval vs discouragement

discouragement vs disapproval

disapproval and discouragement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disapproval Yes No No No
discouragement Yes No No No
As nouns, discouragement is a hyponym of disapproval; that is, discouragement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disapproval:
  • disapproval: the expression of disapproval
  • discouragement: the expression of opposition and disapproval
Other hyponyms of disapproval include condemnation, disapprobation, criticism, unfavorable judgment.
disapproval (noun) discouragement (noun)
the act of disapproving or condemning the act of discouraging
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group the expression of opposition and disapproval
the expression of disapproval the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
Difference between disapproval and discouragement

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