discourage from

discourage (someone) from (something)

To dissuade or deter someone from doing something. I tried to discourage my daughter from going to that party, but of course she didn't listen to me.
See also: discourage
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

discourage someone from something

to dissuade someone from doing something. I hope I can discourage Tom from leaving. I do not want to discourage you from further experimentation.
See also: discourage
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • discourage
  • discourage (someone) from (something)
  • pour cold water on
  • pour cold water on (something)
  • pour cold water on something
  • pour/throw cold water on something
  • put the dampener on (something)
  • put the damper on (something)
  • I’m listening
  • I'm listening