Encourage and Fright

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Encourage verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Fright is an antonym for encourage.

Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging

Fright verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul

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Encourage is an antonym for fright.

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