discourage

To discourage with a great deal of force or emphasis.

To deliberately and energetically try to prevent something.

To successfully prevent something from happening as a result of an action or system.

To formally and deliberately try to prevent something (especially in British English).

Describes someone who (does not) lose confidence or determination easily.

To make an attempt to persuade someone not to do something.

Used to indicate the action that someone is being persuaded not to do.