Lack of courage
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).
To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.
To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.