Discourage and Sic

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Sic is an antonym for discourage.

Sic verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

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Discourage is an antonym for sic in topics: urge, incite, egg on, push to do something.

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