Buoy up and Discourage

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Buoy up verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

Usage example: the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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Discourage is an antonym for buoy up.

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

Usage example: I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again

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Buoy up is an antonym for discourage.

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