Archer directed his ship into a dark thicket of clouds, perhaps thinking this would discourage pursuit; no matter.

Encourage long term thinking and discourage pursuit of short-term profits.

They are also used to discourage pursuit after a raid and serve as defences of bivouac.

Under its cover, the German ships turned away, but kept their speed down so as not to discourage pursuit.

He finally lay in ambush for them, possibly with help from the Clements, and three of the possemen were killed, discouraging further pursuit.

Besides, it's just as well to discourage pursuit.

"It's much longer if you do, and the bog helps to discourage pursuit."

Roger followed, glaring round at those nearest to discourage pursuit.

"I imagine," remarked Bridge, "that you've rather discouraged pursuit for a while at least," but pursuit came sooner than they had anticipated.

Oxeye and the others backed off swiftly, firing arrows into the rocks to discourage pursuit.