discourage | BabelNet

ENdiscourageNoun

Deterrence in relation to criminal offending is the idea or theory that the threat of punishment will deter people from committing crime and reduce the probability and/or level of offending in society.

deterrence

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ENdiscourageVerb

Try to prevent; show opposition to

deter

bn:00086709v Concept

Deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

dishearten

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Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

warnadmonish

bn:00082375v Concept