discourage

[1]	dispirit , deter , dishearten , daunt , unman , dismay , cow , intimidate , awe , overawe , unnerve
[2]	deter , put off , dissuade , advise/hint against , talk out of , divert from , oppose , disapprove (of) , (Colloq) throw cold water on
[3]	prevent , warn , admonish , inhibit , hinder , monish , stop , slow , suppress , obviate