inspirit

Synonyms

bear up, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel;

Antonyms

daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit;

Near Antonyms

demoralize, depress, sadden;

debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken;

intimidate, psych (out);

Related Words

animate, enliven, invigorate;

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

assure, reassure;

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