7
discouraging(verb, de-motivating)
6
deterring(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
5
disinclining(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
4
daunting(verb, adjective, dejecting, de-motivating)
4
preventing
3
admonishing
3
dampening(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
dejecting(verb, dejecting)
3
depressing(verb, adjective, de-motivating)
3
disheartening(verb, dejecting, de-motivating)
3
intimidating
2
averting
2
dissuade
2
diverting
2
hindering(verb, de-motivating)
2
monitory
2
restraining
1
advising
1
banning
1
barring
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