discourage vs hinder

discourage

verb
  • To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject. 

  • To persuade somebody not to do (something). 

noun
  • Lack of courage 

hinder

verb
  • To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate. 

  • To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent. 

noun
  • The buttocks. 

adj
  • Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows. 

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