Discourage and Supplement

Opposite meaning words

Discourage verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

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Supplement is an antonym for discourage.

Supplement verb - Add as a supplement to what seems insufficient.

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Discourage is an antonym for supplement in add to topic.

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