ENCOURAGES Antonyms
There are 6 antonyms of the word
encourages.
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ENCOURAGES
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ENCOURAGES
Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGES
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| deters | verbv | |||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||
| discourages | verbv | |||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||
| dissuades | verbv | |||||
verb • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||
| hinders | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||
| impedes | verbv | |||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||
| discourage | verbv | |||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||
