Encourage and Worsted

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

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Worsted is an antonym for encourage.

Nearby Words: encouragement, encouraging

Worsted noun - A tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool.

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Encourage is an antonym for worsted in topics: defeat, deceive.

Nearby Word: worsting

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