DISCOURAGE Synonyms

• turn away from by persuasion

• cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• confuse or put into disorder

• take away the enthusiasm of

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• fear resulting from the awareness of danger

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• located at or near the back of an animal

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

• disturb the composure of

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

• the trait of lacking courage

• warn strongly; put on guard

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• ask to go away

• notify, usually in advance