Apple-polish and Discourage

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Apple-polish verb - To use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior.

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Discourage is an antonym for apple-polish.

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Apple-polish is an antonym for discourage.

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