discourage

Synonyms

chill, daunt, demoralize, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, frustrate, unman, unnerve;

Antonyms

embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel;

Near Antonyms

buoy (up), cheer, gladden;

animate, enliven, invigorate;

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen;

assure, reassure;

boost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir;

Related Words

browbeat, bully, cow, intimidate;

depress, sadden, weigh;

afflict, try;

damp, dampen, deaden;

distress, trouble;

bother, irk, vex, worry;

debilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weaken;

frighten, horrify, scare;

Phrases

throw cold water on;