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discourage vs counsel

counsel vs discourage

discourage is not a noun while counsel is a noun.

discourage and counsel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourage No No Yes No
counsel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, counsel is a hypernym of discourage; that is, counsel is a word with a broader meaning than discourage:
  • discourage: advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
  • counsel: give advice to
Other hypernyms of discourage include advise, rede.
discourage (noun) counsel (noun)
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
discourage (verb) counsel (verb)
try to prevent; show opposition to give advice to
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Difference between discourage and counsel

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