Compliments and Discourage

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Compliments noun - (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare.

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Discourage is an antonym for compliments in praise topic.

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Compliments is an antonym for discourage.

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