Discourage and Steamroll

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Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Steamroll is an antonym for discourage.

Steamroll verb - Make level or flat with a steamroller.

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Discourage is an antonym for steamroll in topics: encourage, thrust, authorize, incite, move or urge on.

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