1. to make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about progressing or moving forward in their career, education, or personal goals
The company's outdated policies discourage advancement for junior employees.
As políticas desatualizadas da empresa desestimulam o avanço dos funcionários juniores.
2. to actively work against or create obstacles to someone's progress or promotion
His manager's negative feedback seemed designed to discourage advancement.
O feedback negativo do seu gerente parecia destinado a desestimular o avanço.