DISCOURAGE
- to dishearten; to depress the spirits of [v DISCOURAGED, DISCOURAGING, DISCOURAGES]
- Cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm
- Prevent or seek to prevent (something) by showing disapproval or creating difficulties
- Persuade (someone) against an action
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