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Thesaurus: discourages

v try to prevent; show opposition to v deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged v admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

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  1. v try to prevent; show opposition to v deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged v admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior