Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Embarrass and discourage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Embarrass" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
Embarrass
Embarrass verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.
Discourage and embarrass are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Embarrass".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- crush and discourage
- crush and embarrass
- upset and discourage
- upset and embarrass
- trouble and discourage
- trouble and embarrass
- bother and discourage
- bother and embarrass
- disturb and discourage
- disturb and embarrass
- distress and discourage
- distress and embarrass
- obstruct and discourage
- obstruct and embarrass
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- In an effort to embarrass and discourage her, one of her bullies ensures she gets a weighted training lance.
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