DISCOURAGE

v. 1 dispirit, dishearten, daunt, unman, dismay, cow, intimidate, awe, overawe, unnerve We were discouraged by the arrival of more enemy troops 2 deter, put off, dissuade, advise or hint against, talk out of, divert from; oppose, disapprove (of), Colloq throw cold water on They discouraged me from applying again 3 prevent, inhibit, hinder, stop, slow, suppress, obviate This paint is supposed to discourage corrosion