Backed and Discouraged

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Backed adjective - Having a back or backing, usually of a specified type.

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Discouraged is an antonym for backed in topics: supported, supplied with a back.

Nearby Words: back, backing, backer

Discouraged adjective - Lacking in resolution.

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Backed is an antonym for discouraged.

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