Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Outlaw and discourage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Outlaw" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
Outlaw
Outlaw verb - To order not to do or use or to be done or used.
Usage example: fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office
Discourage and outlaw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Outlaw".
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Outlaw and Discourage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/outlaw
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Outlaw or Discourage. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/outlaw.
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