Dunk and Discourage

Dunk

Dunk verb - To sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid.
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Discourage and dunk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourage" instead a verb "Dunk".

Discourage

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

Dunk and discourage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dunk" instead a verb "Discourage".

Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging

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