discourage
US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/
・UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/
B1
other
- To deter or dissuade someone from doing something.
- To persuade or advise (someone) not to do something.
verb
- To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
- To try to prevent something from happening
Examples
We tried to discourage him from resigning.
Smoking is actively discouraged in the university.