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discourage

dis.cour.age \dis-'k*r-ij, -'k*-rij\ vt [MF descorager, fr. OF descoragier, 
   fr. des- dis- + corage] courage 1: to deprive of courage or confidence : 
   DISHEARTEN  2a: to hinder by disfavoring : DETER  2b: to attempt to 
   dissuade  - dis.cour.ag.er n