# discourages

Pronunciation: say "dis-KUR-ij-iz" US /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒɪz/, UK /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of discourage. — third-person singular simple present indicative of discourage
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of discourage. Use this form when the subject is he, she, or it.
   - _The new policy discourages employees from taking unauthorized leave._
   - _Heavy traffic discourages commuters from driving into the city center._

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