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Discourage

/dɪˈskɜrɪdʒ/
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(verb) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.

Don't let this discourage you from trying it again.
I have tried to discourage him from going abroad.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Don't let this ____ you from trying it again.

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