1. (verb)deter, discourage try to prevent; show opposition to Synonyms: monish, admonish, warn, deter, discourage, dissuade Antonyms: encourage
2. (verb)discourage deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged Synonyms: monish, warn, deter, admonish Antonyms: encourage
3. (verb)warn, discourage, admonish, monish admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior Synonyms: reprove, monish, admonish, warn, deter, caution, discourage Antonyms: encourage