Discouragement Definition & Meaning
discouragement
- noun
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
- the expression of opposition and disapproval
- the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"
"Discouragement" in song lyrics
See how discouragement is used in real songs:
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"sermon 20on 20discouragement"
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"sermon on discouragement"
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Words that rhyme with discouragement
Usage tips for "discouragement"
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