DISCOURAGEMENT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The act of discouraging

Example:

the discouragement of petty theft

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):

deterrence (the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety)

Derivation:

discourage (try to prevent; show opposition to)

Meaning:

The expression of opposition and disapproval

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):

disapproval (the expression of disapproval)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "discouragement"):

disheartenment (a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted)

dissuasion (a communication that dissuades you)

determent; deterrence; intimidation (a communication that makes you afraid to try something)

Antonym:

encouragement (the expression of approval and support)

Meaning:

The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Synonyms:

discouragement; disheartenment; dismay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions

Hypernyms ("discouragement" is a kind of...):

despair (the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "discouragement"):

intimidation (the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.)

Derivation:

discourage (deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged)