Cheer and Dissuade

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Cheer verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Dissuade is an antonym for cheer in topics: make someone feel happier, encourage in activity.

Dissuade verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

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Cheer is an antonym for dissuade in topics: encourage, discourage.

guy	cheer guy	dissuade guy
people	cheer people	dissuade people
brotherhood	cheer brotherhood	dissuade brotherhood
harry	cheer harry	dissuade harry
Other words: opponent, son, tactic, pirates.

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