Dissuade and Lighten

Opposite meaning words

Dissuade verb - To steer (a person) from an activity or course of action.

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Lighten is an antonym for dissuade.

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Dissuade is an antonym for lighten in inspire topic.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

people	dissuade people	lighten people
aircraft	dissuade aircraft	lighten aircraft

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