Discourage and Enthuse

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Enthuse is an antonym for discourage.

Enthuse verb - To make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm.

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Discourage is an antonym for enthuse in topics: influence, start, please, thrill, excite.

Nearby Word: enthusing

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Enthuse and Discourage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/enthuse

Discourage & Enthuse. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/enthuse>.

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