Words similar to discourage

Example sentences for: discourage

How can you use “discourage” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

They also destroy their cigarettes, invest their savings in accounts that are designed to discourage withdrawals, and adopt comically elaborate schemes to force themselves to exercise.
The New York Times predicts that the decision will discourage schools from teaching it, encourage creationists to introduce their own textbooks, and leave Kansas kids unprepared for college science courses.
The main effect of this law has not been to decrease insurance claims, but to discourage physicians from screening for alcohol problems.
The FT said, [T]o appoint any individual for a fourth term risks over-personalising the institution of the Federal Reserve Bank, and could discourage a more open debate about policy."
I don't wish to discourage anyone from doing as well or better--my mailbox is open (as, I'm sure, is yours, Sarah).