discourage

Verb	1.	discourage - try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth" deter disapprove, reject - deem wrong or inappropriate; "I disapprove of her child rearing methods"
	2.	discourage - deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged cast down, deject, depress, dismay, dispirit, demoralise, demoralize, get down - lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her" dishearten, put off - take away the enthusiasm of intimidate, restrain - to compel or deter by or as if by threats pour cold water on, throw cold water on - be discouraging or negative about encourage - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
	3.	discourage - admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet" admonish, monish, warn warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking" advise, counsel - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

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