ENCOURAGES Antonyms
There are 6 antonyms of the word
encourages.
(opposite meanings)
Best Opposite Words For ENCOURAGES
| Expand? | Word | Save? | Synonyms.. | Usage | Type | |||
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| 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 | ||||||||
