discourage

Synonyms:

deter

Type of:

disapprove, reject

deem wrong or inappropriate

Antonyms:

encourage

inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

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cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

chill

depress or discourage

dishearten, put off

take away the enthusiasm of

intimidate, restrain

to compel or deter by or as if by threats

dash, daunt, frighten away, frighten off, pall, scare, scare away, scare off

cause to lose courage

pour cold water on, throw cold water on

be discouraging or negative about

Synonyms:

admonish, monish, warn

Type of:

advise, counsel, rede

give advice to