Brew and Discourage

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Brew verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.

Usage example: they accused her of deliberately trying to brew dissension within the rank and file

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Discourage is an antonym for brew.

Nearby Words: brewed, brewing, brewer, brewery

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Brew is an antonym for discourage.

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