The prospect that such in-house material might someday be turned over to Congress, he said, would discourage government lawyers from giving frank legal advice.

The distress of our people was indeed very great, and the prospect before them discouraging in the highest degree.

That prospect discourages investors because stocks typically trade at a multiple of expected earnings; a lower expectation reduces the stock price.

This prospect discourages you from bearing gifts in the first place.

What is more, the prospect of losing one's child can discourage domestic violence victims from taking action against their batterers.

I considered going back to the cenote for another swim, but the prospect of the long, hot walk discouraged me.

That prospect did not discourage him.

But she worries that the prospect of federal liability would discourage people from serving as charity officials.

The prospects of a similar check discouraged at least one candidate for Queens Borough President last year.

That prospect depressed values, discouraged tenants and inhibited private development.