20 entries under dissuading topic. ×

19
intimidating(verb, adjective, tough, awful, terrible)
13
discouraging(verb, adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable)
7
disheartening(verb, adjective, sad, awful, terrible)
6
deterring(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
5
chilling(verb, adjective)
5
dissuading(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
4
depressing(verb, adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable)
3
dampening(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
disinclining(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
restraining(verb, adjective)
1
admonishing
1
averting
1
banning
1
barring
1
checking
1
deflecting
1
derailing
1
diverting
1
inhibiting
1
preventing
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