Ail
Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter
Discourage and ail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Ail".
Nearby Word: ailed
Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Ail and discourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ail" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
Mutual synonyms
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Discourage and Ail. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ail/discourage
Ail & Discourage. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ail/discourage>.
Discourage or Ail. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ail/discourage.
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