Discourage and Galvanise

Discourage

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

Galvanise is an antonym for discourage.

Nearby Words: discouragement, discouraging

Galvanise

Galvanise verb - Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.

Discourage is an antonym for galvanise.

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