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    ENCOURAGE Antonyms

    There are 4 antonyms of the word encourage. (opposite meanings)
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    Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGE

    RankWordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
    1discourage
    		verbv
    2deter
    		verbv
    3dissuade
    		verbv
    4hinder
    		verbv

    Alternatives for DISCOURAGE

    Words (16)
    deterdissuadedauntdeflatedemoralizediscouragedisheartendismaydispirithinderintimidateunnerveadmonishcowardlinessmonishwarn
    Opposite words for discourage

    Alternatives for DETER

    Words (12)
    dissuadediscourageavertcurbhinderimpedeinhibitobstructpreventrestrainstopsuppress
    Opposite words for deter

    Alternatives for DISSUADE

    Words (9)
    deterdiscouragedisinclinedissuadediverthinderinhibitpreventrestrain
    Opposite words for dissuade

    Alternatives for HINDER

    Words (24)
    blockhamperimpedeobstructdelayfrustraterestrainthwarthandicapencumberinhibitlimitslowbackbarhindpreventstopblockadeembarrassposteriorrearstymiestymy
    Opposite words for hinder
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