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discourage vs discouragement

discouragement vs discourage

discourage is not a noun while discouragement is a noun.

discourage is a verb but discouragement is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourage No No Yes No
discouragement Yes No No No
discourage (noun) discouragement (noun)
the act of discouraging
the expression of opposition and disapproval
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
discourage (verb) discouragement (verb)
try to prevent; show opposition 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 discouragement

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