Discourage and Forearm

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Forearm is an antonym for discourage.

Forearm verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.

Usage example: forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist

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Discourage is an antonym for forearm.

Nearby Word: forearmed

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Forearm and Discourage. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/forearm

Discourage & Forearm. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/discourage/forearm>.

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