Disinterest
Disinterest noun - Lack of favoritism toward one side or another.
Discourage and disinterest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Disinterest".
Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Disinterest and discourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disinterest" instead a verb "Discourage".
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
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