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Discourage Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 02/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
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" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
WARN, DETER, REPEL
Hint 3: Best answers
DETER, REPEL, DAUNT

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Best answers for Discourage

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All 22 answers for Discourage

Discourage with 4 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
WARN4

Discourage with 5 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
DETER5
REPEL5
DAUNT5
WARNS5

Discourage with 6 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
PUTOFF6
DETERS6
MONISH6
WARNED6

Discourage with 7 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
WARNING7

Discourage with 8 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
ADMONISH8
DETERRED8
MONISHED8
MONISHES8

Discourage with 9 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
DETERRING9
MONISHING9

Discourage with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ADMONISHED10
ADMONISHES10

Discourage with 11 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
ADMONISHING11
DISCOURAGED11
DISCOURAGES11

Discourage with 12 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
DISCOURAGING12

Synonyms for Discourage

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What's the best solution for Discourage?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Discourage is DETER. Other possible answers include REPEL, DAUNT, PUTOFF, admonish, admonished, admonishes, admonishing, deterred, among others.

How many solutions are there for Discourage?

We have found 22 possible answers for the crossword clue Discourage.

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What is another word for Discourage?

We list 19 synonyms related to Discourage. Common alternatives include WARN, DETER, WARNS, DETERS.

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