Encouragement and Restrainer

Opposite meaning words

Encouragement noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Restrainer is an antonym for encouragement.

Restrainer noun - A person who directs and restrains.

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Encouragement is an antonym for restrainer in topics: check, restraint.

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