English to English noun
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the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles |  | source: wordnet30
2 |
the expression of opposition and disapproval |  | source: wordnet30
3 |
the act of discouraging |  | Example: the discouragement of petty theft
source: wordnet30
4 |
The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection. |  | source: webster1913
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