Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-COUR'AG-ER
DIS-COUR'AGE-MENTDIS'COUR'AG-ING
DIS-COUR'AG-ER, v.t. [discur'ager.]
One who discourages; one who disheartens, or depresses the courage; one who impresses diffidence or fear of success; one who dissuades from an undertaking.
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