Cut
Cut verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Discourage and cut are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Cut".
Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Cut and discourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cut" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
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Both words in one sentence
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Their main page redirects were cut and locked to discourage tropers from using them as such.
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Ironic Hell: Step 1: Cut down many of the interesting players, ignore complaints, stifle discussion, discourage people from gushing about anything cool they've done.
Source: Video Game / Cantr II
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Discourage and Cut. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/discourage
Cut & Discourage. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/discourage>.
Discourage or Cut. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/discourage.
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