Scrabble & Words with friends points
- discourages is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
- discourages is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
- discourages is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18
Definition of discourages
- try to prevent; show opposition to (verb)
Examples
- We should discourage this practice among our youth
Synonyms
- deter
- advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior (verb)
Synonyms
- admonish
- monish
- warn
- deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged (verb)
See definition of discourages in Merriam Webster