Another way to say
demoralize, intimidate, irk, daunt
Definition
To deprive of hope, confidence, or courage; to dispirit or dishearten; to dissuade from; to obstruct or hinder; to frown upon or disapprove of.
Example
"A tall fence might help discourage the deer from eating the vegetables in your garden."
"The team was demoralized after suffering yet another loss."
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