discourage

1. Try to prevent;
   Show opposition to (synset 200910052)
   "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
   is a type of: disapprove, reject - deem wrong or inappropriate
   same as: deter
2. Deprive of courage or hope;
   Take away hope from;
   Cause to feel discouraged (synset 201823114)
   subtypes:

   • cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down - lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
   • dishearten, put off - take away the enthusiasm of
   • intimidate - to compel or deter by or as if by threats
   • pour cold water on, throw cold water on - be discouraging or negative about
3. Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior (synset 200872241)
   "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
   is a type of: advise, counsel, rede - give advice to
   same as: admonish, monish, warn
   verb group: warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

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