discourage

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/noun

A loss or absence of courage.

Example sentence

“A wave of discourage swept through the team after the third straight defeat.”

The verb is what you will actually meet: discourage someone from doing something. The noun in current use is 'discouragement'.

Related words

discreditDamage done to the reputation of a person, family, or institution, or someone or something that causes such damage.discountTo offer something for sale at a lower price than usual.discreetCareful about what you say or do so as to protect privacy and avoid embarrassing anyone.discordantClashing rather than fitting together in harmony or agreement.disdainA feeling that someone or something is beneath you and deserves no respect.discordA lack of agreement or harmony between people or things.