■ verb
1》 cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
2》 prevent or try to prevent by showing disapproval or creating difficulties.
↘( ~ someone from ) persuade someone against (an action).
Derivatives
~ment noun
discouraging adjective
discouragingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. descouragier , from des- (expressing reversal) + corage 'courage'.