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Curb vs Discourage - What's the difference?

curb | discourage | Related terms |

Curb is a related term of discourage.


In lang=en terms the difference between curb and discourage

is that curb is to crouch; to cringe while discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.

As nouns the difference between curb and discourage

is that curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (uk ) while discourage is lack of courage.

As verbs the difference between curb and discourage

is that curb is to check, restrain or control while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Distress vs Discourage - What's the difference?

distress | discourage | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between distress and discourage

is that distress is (Cause of) discomfort while discourage is {{cx|rare|lang=en}} Lack of courage.

As verbs the difference between distress and discourage

is that distress is to cause strain or anxiety to someone while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Discourage vs Reduce - What's the difference?

discourage | reduce | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between discourage and reduce

is that discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something while reduce is to bring to an inferior state or condition.

As a noun discourage

is {{cx|rare|lang=en}} Lack of courage.

Depress vs Discourage - What's the difference?

depress | discourage | Related terms |

Depress is a related term of discourage.


As verbs the difference between depress and discourage

is that depress is to press down 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.

Wikidiffcom vs Discourage - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | discourage |


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.

Hamper vs Discourage - What's the difference?

hamper | discourage | Related terms |

Hamper is a related term of discourage.


In lang=en terms the difference between hamper and discourage

is that hamper is to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber while discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.

As nouns the difference between hamper and discourage

is that hamper is a large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals; as, or hamper can be a shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes while discourage is lack of courage.

As verbs the difference between hamper and discourage

is that hamper is to put into a hamper or hamper can be to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber while discourage is to extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Inhibit vs Discourage - What's the difference?

inhibit | discourage | Related terms |

Inhibit is a related term of discourage.


As verbs the difference between inhibit and discourage

is that inhibit is to hinder; to restrain 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.

Discourage vs Diminish - What's the difference?

discourage | diminish | Related terms |

Discourage is a related term of diminish.


In lang=en terms the difference between discourage and diminish

is that discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something while diminish is to disappear gradually.

As verbs the difference between discourage and diminish

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

As a noun discourage

is lack of courage.

Hinder vs Discourage - What's the difference?

hinder | discourage | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between hinder and discourage

is that hinder is to keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent while discourage is to persuade somebody not to do something.

As an adjective hinder

is of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

Disencourage vs Discourage - What's the difference?

disencourage | discourage |

Disencourage is likely misspelled.


Disencourage has no English definition.

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

{{cx|rare|lang=en}} Lack of courage.

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