Buttonhole and Discourage

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Buttonhole verb - Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.

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Discourage is an antonym for buttonhole in pressure topic.

Nearby Words: buttonholed, buttonholing

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Buttonhole is an antonym for discourage.

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