Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Petrify and discourage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petrify" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
Petrify
Petrify verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.
Usage example: groupthink and peer pressure have so petrified the thinking of the company's top brass that they haven't produced an innovative product in years
Discourage and petrify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Petrify".
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