discouraged

Using notes is discouraged in the world of public speaking.

Ms. Castro de Zelaya’s attacks on entrepreneurs and foreign investors have discouraged new capital formation and the job creation the nation needs.

American companies, meanwhile, were saddled with mounting legacy costs like pensions that discouraged investment in upgrades and research and development.

Senator Howard Lutnick has discouraged the use of the word safety on the grounds that, "It makes us sound like we're afraid".

High interest rates and affordability concerns have discouraged both home sales and renovation activity, hurting spending for building products and tools.