Antonyms / Opposite Words

Opposite of Encourage, Antonym of Encourage, 23 Opposite Words For Encourage

Meaning; Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)

Opposites of Encourage

chagrin
cow
dash
damp ardor
screw up one’s courage
dissuade
dispirit
demoralize
choke back
appall
frustrate
indispose
argue out of
daunt
choke off
discourage
turn
browbeat
dishearten
let down
devitalize
deter
disappoint

Synonym for Encourage

stimulate
incite
urge
set on
ginger up
hearten
strengthen hand
comfort
elevate
innervate
support
promote
assist
underpin
bolster
accelerate
prod
tempt
abet

Example Sentences

Nobody encouraged Alex to study.
I encouraged Samuel to exercise more often.
I was encouraged by his words.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old