Discourage and Mousetrap

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Mousetrap is an antonym for discourage.

Mousetrap noun - A trap for catching mice.

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Discourage is an antonym for mousetrap in topics: lure, bait, draw attention.

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