MOTIVATES Antonyms

There are 13 antonyms of the word motivates. (opposite meanings)

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motivate motivated motivator motivating motivation

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	damps				verbv
	noun • a slight wetness adjective satellite • slightly wet verb • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • restrain or discourage • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • lessen in force or effect
	demotivates				verbv
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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
	disheartens				verbv
	verb • take away the enthusiasm of
	dissuades				verbv
	verb • turn away from by persuasion
	hampers				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage
	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
	obstructs				verbv
	verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
	sabotages				verbv
	noun • a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations
	thwarts				verbv
	noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
	demotivate				verbv
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