What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discourage daughter over another relative (5)" mean?

The definition is "Discourage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="daughter") + AUNT (synonym="‘another relative’") = DAUNT; definition: "Discourage" The answer is DAUNT.

Discourage daughter over another relative (5)

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