1. (

• deter ,
• discourage ,

) try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth" ;

2. (

• discourage

) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged ;

3. (

• warn ,
• discourage ,
• admonish ,
• monish

) advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet" ;