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DEHORTING Antonyms

13 antonyms for dehorting. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DEHORTING

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
coaxing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• flattery designed to gain favor

adjective satellite

• pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

encouraging

adjective

adj

adjective

• giving courage or confidence or hope

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

enticing

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

fostering

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• encouragement; aiding the development of something

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

inspiring

adjective

adj

adjective

• stimulating or exalting to the spirit

motivating

adjective

adj

noun

• the act of motivating; providing incentive

adjective satellite

• impelling to action

spurring

verb

v

noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

urging

verb

v

noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

• insistent solicitation and entreaty

persuading

verb

v

verb

• win approval or support for

• cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

encourage

verb

v

verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

exhort

verb

v

verb

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• force or impel in an indicated direction

persuade

verb

v

verb

• win approval or support for

• cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

urge

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Alternatives for COAXING

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for ENCOURAGING

Words (26)

Alternatives for ENTICING

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Alternatives for FOSTERING

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for INSPIRING

Words (29)
Phrases (4)

Alternatives for MOTIVATING

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Alternatives for SPURRING

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for URGING

Words (23)
Phrases (3)