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discouragement vs discourage

discourage vs discouragement

discouragement is a noun but discourage is not a noun.

discouragement is not a verb while discourage is a verb.

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

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