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Fright vs Discourage - What's the difference?

fright | discourage | Related terms |

Fright is a related term of discourage.


As nouns the difference between fright and discourage

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while discourage is lack of courage.

As verbs the difference between fright and discourage

is that fright is (archaic) to frighten while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Pessimistic vs Discourage - What's the difference?

pessimistic | discourage |


As an adjective pessimistic

is marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

As a verb discourage is

to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As a noun discourage is

lack of courage.

Discourage vs Cow - What's the difference?

discourage | cow | Related terms |

Discourage is a related term of cow.


As a verb discourage

is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As a noun discourage

is lack of courage.

As an acronym cow is

(computing).

Frustrated vs Discourage - What's the difference?

frustrated | discourage |


As verbs the difference between frustrated and discourage

is that frustrated is (frustrate) while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As an adjective frustrated

is foiled, stopped, disappointed.

As a noun discourage is

lack of courage.

Discourage vs Reject - What's the difference?

discourage | reject |


In transitive terms the difference between discourage and reject

is that discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something while reject is to refuse to accept.

Discourage vs Intimidate - What's the difference?

discourage | intimidate | Related terms |

Discourage is a related term of intimidate.


In lang=en terms the difference between discourage and intimidate

is that discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something while intimidate is to impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.

As verbs the difference between discourage and intimidate

is that discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject while intimidate is to make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

As a noun discourage

is lack of courage.

Grieve vs Discourage - What's the difference?

grieve | discourage | Related terms |

Grieve is a related term of discourage.


As an adjective grieve

is .

As a verb discourage is

to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As a noun discourage is

lack of courage.

Discourage vs Alienation - What's the difference?

discourage | alienation |


As nouns the difference between discourage and alienation

is that discourage is lack of courage while alienation is alienation.

As a verb discourage

is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Humiliate vs Discourage - What's the difference?

humiliate | discourage |


In lang=en terms the difference between humiliate and discourage

is that humiliate is to injure a person's dignity and self-respect while discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.

As verbs the difference between humiliate and discourage

is that humiliate is to injure a person's dignity and self-respect while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As a noun discourage is

lack of courage.

Daunting vs Discourage - What's the difference?

daunting | discourage |


As verbs the difference between daunting and discourage

is that daunting is while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

As an adjective daunting

is discouraging, inspiring fear.

As a noun discourage is

lack of courage.

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