Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of discouragement Find synonyms for: Noun 1. discouragement, disheartenment, dismay, despair usage: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. discouragement, disapproval usage: the expression of opposition and disapproval 3. discouragement, deterrence usage: the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of discouragement (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: inmediasres Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language