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discourage
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discourage
v.
cause to lose heart; deter, dissuade; show disapproval of
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Deterrence (psychology)
Deterrence is a theory from behavioral psychology about preventing or controlling actions or behavior through fear of punishment or retribution. This theory of criminology is shaping the criminal justice system of the United States and various other countries.
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discourage
Verb
1. try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
(synonym) deter
(hypernym) disapprove, reject
(derivation) discouragement
2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
(antonym) encourage
(hyponym) depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise
(derivation) discouragement, disheartenment, dismay
3. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
(synonym) warn, admonish, monish
(hypernym) advise, counsel
(verb-group) warn
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discourage
v.
odradit
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discourage
Czas.
zniechęcać; odradzać komuś (coś); zniechęcony; zrezygnowany; zniechęcający
