discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
repelled — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
disenchanted — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
dissuaded — Simple past tense and past participle of dissuade.
pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
exonerated — Freed from any question of guilt, acquitted.
sanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
prevented — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
