C2
discourage vs disparage
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| discourageverb/dɪˈskɜːr.ɪdʒ/ | Meaning to make someone less willing to do something, or to try to stop something happening | Goes with discourage someone from | Example High prices discourage many students from buying new textbooks. |
| disparageverb/dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ/ | Meaning to say that someone or something is weak, poor or of little value | Goes with disparage the work of | Example Politicians often disparage their rivals instead of explaining their own plans. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her parents tried to her from quitting school.