discourage ­– v. to try to make people not want to do (something)

petition ­– n. a formal written request made to an official person or organization

advertisement ­– n. something that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or to make an announcement

alternative ­­­– n. something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option

advocate ­– n. a person who works for a cause or group