discourage
US /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
UK /dɪˈskɝː.ɪdʒ/
1.
menghalangi, menyurutkan
cause (someone) to lose confidence or enthusiasm
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His parents tried to discourage him from pursuing a career in music.
Orang tuanya mencoba menghalangi dia mengejar karir di bidang musik.
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The bad weather did not discourage them from going on the hike.
Cuaca buruk tidak menyurutkan semangat mereka untuk pergi mendaki.
2.
mencegah, menghalangi
prevent or try to prevent (something) by showing disapproval or creating difficulties
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The high cost of tuition may discourage many students from attending university.
Biaya kuliah yang tinggi dapat menghalangi banyak siswa untuk kuliah.
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We need to discourage littering in public parks.
Kita perlu mencegah membuang sampah sembarangan di taman umum.