Discourage

verb
dɪ'skɜrɪdʒ

Verb

  • try to prevent; show opposition to

    We should discourage this practice among our youth

    Similar:Deter
    Type of:DisapproveReject
  • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

    Similar:AdmonishMonishWarn
    Type of:RedeAdviseCounsel
  • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

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