Словарь синонимов английского языка - 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.