動詞 discourage:

1. try to prevent; show opposition to
   同義詞：deter, discourage
2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
   同義詞：discourage
3. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
   同義詞：warn, discourage, admonish, monish

形容詞 discouraging:

1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
2. expressing disapproval

1. They are absolutely discouraging me from such a dangerous step.
   他們完全反對我邁出這危險的一步。
2. It's very discouraging to be sneered at all time.
   總是受到譏笑使人非常氣餒。
3. The act of discouraging.
   泄氣使人泄氣的做法