Abbreviate
Abbreviate verb - To make less in extent or duration.
Discourage and abbreviate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Abbreviate".
Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Abbreviate and discourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abbreviate" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
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Discourage and Abbreviate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abbreviate/discourage
Abbreviate & Discourage. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abbreviate/discourage>.
Discourage or Abbreviate. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abbreviate/discourage.
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