Cheer
Cheer verb - To ease the grief or distress of.
Usage example: let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little
Discourage is an antonym for cheer in topics: hearten, make someone feel happier, encourage in activity.
Discourage
Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.
Usage example: I didn't let losing discourage me from trying again
Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging
Common collocations
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