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MOTIVATE Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word motivate. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For MOTIVATE

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demotivate
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deflate
verbv
verb

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

demoralize
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• confuse or put into disorder

deter
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

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

dishearten
verbv
verb

• take away the enthusiasm of

dissuade
verbv
verb

• turn away from by persuasion

Alternatives for DEMOTIVATE

Alternatives for DEFLATE

Alternatives for DEMORALIZE

Alternatives for DETER

Alternatives for DISCOURAGE

Alternatives for DISHEARTEN

Alternatives for DISSUADE

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