Discourage and Please

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Please is an antonym for discourage in dishearten topic.

Please verb - To give satisfaction to.

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Discourage is an antonym for please.

Nearby Word: pleased

people	discourage people	please people
husband	discourage husband	please husband
men	discourage men	please men
someone	discourage someone	please someone
Other words: anyone, customers, viewers, fans.

Zoos and aquaria often have "quiet please" and "no flash photography" warning signs at the entrances to any nocturnal exhibits, to discourage visitors from disturbing such animals' keen senses with loud talk or bright smartphone flashes.

Source: "No Talking or Phones" Warning

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