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intimidate vs discourage

discourage vs intimidate

intimidate and discourage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidate No No Yes No
discourage No No Yes No
As verbs, discourage is a hypernym of intimidate; that is, discourage is a word with a broader meaning than intimidate:
  • intimidate: to compel or deter by or as if by threats
  • discourage: deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
intimidate (verb) discourage (verb)
make timid or fearful try to prevent; show opposition to
to compel or deter by or as if by threats advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
Difference between intimidate and discourage

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