mid-15c., discoragen, from Middle French descourager, from Old French descoragier, from des- "away" (see dis-) + corage (see courage). Related: Discouraged; discouragement; discouraging.

to disapprove or encourage someone not to do something.

deter: try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth" deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged war [..]

to make someone feel that what he is doing is not worth while so that he will stop trying

(v) try to prevent; show opposition to(v) deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged(v) admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

infringo infregi infractum, adflicto affligo

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. ''Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time. [..]