Also means
to dishearten
Usage Note
Scoraggiare is the direct opposite of incoraggiare ('to encourage'). The reflexive scoraggiarsi ('to become discouraged / lose heart') is very common: non scoraggiarti! = 'don't get discouraged!' The verb takes avere when transitive and essere when reflexive. The ggi cluster is pronounced 'j' (as in 'jet').
Examples
"Non lasciarti scoraggiare dagli ostacoli."
Natural Translation
Don't let yourself be discouraged by obstacles.
Literal Translation
Not let-yourself discourage by-the obstacles.

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