active discouragement
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discouragement — [[t]dɪskʌ̱rɪʤmənt, AM kɜ͟ːr [/t]] discouragements 1) N UNCOUNT Discouragement is the act of trying to make someone not want to do something. He persevered in the face of active discouragement from those around him. 2) N COUNT A discouragement is… … English dictionary
active — [[t]æ̱ktɪv[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things. Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. ...a long and active life. Ant: sedentary 2) ADJ GRADED If you have an active mind … English dictionary
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