Discouragement and Turndown

Discouragement

Discouragement noun - The state of being discouraged.

Turndown and discouragement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turndown" instead a noun "Discouragement".

Turndown

Turndown noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.
Usage example: the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown

Discouragement and turndown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discouragement" instead a noun "Turndown".
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