6
deters(verb, demotivates, dejects)
5
discourages(verb, demotivates)
5
disinclines(verb, demotivates, dejects)
4
daunts(verb, demotivates, dejects)
4
disheartens(verb, demotivates, dejects)
4
prevents
3
admonishes
3
dampens(verb, demotivates, dejects)
3
depresses(verb, demotivates)
2
averts
2
dejects(verb, dejects)
2
derails
2
dissuade
2
diverts
2
hinders(verb, demotivates)
1
advises
1
bans
1
bars
1
checks
1
chills
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