Discourage and Gentrify

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Gentrify is an antonym for discourage.

Gentrify verb - Renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations.

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Discourage is an antonym for gentrify in topics: renew, refurbish.

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