Discourage and Enhance

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Enhance is an antonym for discourage.

Enhance verb - To make better.

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Discourage is an antonym for enhance in improve topic.

Nearby Words: enhancement, enhancing, enhancer

people	discourage people	enhance people
attacks	discourage attacks	enhance attacks

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