v. Function: verb
1 to weaken the stamina, interest, or zeal of FF1C; the long winter and lack of fuel discouraged the settlers FF1E;
Synonyms: chill, deject, demoralize, dishearten, disparage, dispirit
Related Words: depress, weigh; afflict, try; damp, dampen, droop; distress, trouble; bother, irk, vex
Idioms: take the heart out of
Contrasted Words: cheer, embolden, hearten, inspirit, nerve, steel
Antonyms: encourage
2
Synonyms: DISSUADE , deter, disadvise, divert
Related Words: check, inhibit, restrain; prevent; frighten, scare
Idioms: lay a wet blanket on, throw cold water on
Contrasted Words: advocate, countenance, favor; approve, back, endorse
Antonyms: encourage