"discouragement" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles (synset 107558063)
is a type of: despair - the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

subtypes: intimidation - the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

same as: disheartenment, dismay
The expression of opposition and disapproval (synset 107268305)
is a type of: disapproval - the expression of disapproval
subtypes:
- disheartenment - a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
- dissuasion - a communication that dissuades you
- determent, deterrence, intimidation - a communication that makes you afraid to try something
The act of discouraging (synset 101078648)
"the discouragement of petty theft"

is a type of: deterrence - the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety