Discourage
verbdɪ'skɜrɪdʒ
Verb
try to prevent; show opposition to
“We should discourage this practice among our youth”
Similar:DeterType of:DisapproveRejectadvise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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