Discourage
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To take away or reduce the courage of. To persuade somebody not to do something.
Example sentence: Projecting weakness will not make us safer or discourage attacks against us. We need to show leadership and strength by demonstrating that we will not tolerate violent acts against our people, and we will not leave our citizens or our interests vulnerable to an attack.
Admonish
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.