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MOTIVATES Antonyms

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

Best Opposite Words For MOTIVATES

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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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Alternatives for DAMPS

Alternatives for DEMOTIVATES

Alternatives for DETERS

Alternatives for DISCOURAGES

Alternatives for DISHEARTENS

Alternatives for DISSUADES

Alternatives for HAMPERS

Alternatives for HINDERS

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