discourage

/dɪskˈɝɪdʒ/

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Verb
try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
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deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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admonish or counsel in terms of someone''s behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"