discouraged
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Synonyms:
downcast, pessimistic, depressed Collocations, sad Collocations, saddened, despondent, dispirited, disillusioned, downhearted, down Collocations , blue Collocations , down in the dumps , low Collocations , mournful, mourning Collocations, miserable Collocations, put off, deterred, daunted, gloomy Collocations, glum
discourage
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Sense: Verb: dishearten
Synonyms:
dishearten, dispirit, dampen Collocations, dismay Collocations, disillusion, daunt, demoralize, demoralise , depress Collocations, trouble Collocations, dampen sb's spirits, weigh heavy upon, throw a wet blanket on , throw cold water on , dash sb's hopes , get sb down , unnerve, chill Collocations, beat down, cast gloom upon, sadden
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, hearten, cheer up, inspire, animate, energize, reassure Collocations, inspire, excite Collocations
Sense: Verb: dissuade
Synonyms:
dissuade, put off, scare off, disincline, talk sb out of, persuade sb against, daunt, intimidate
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, persuade Collocations, advise Collocations, impel, urge Collocations, prompt Collocations, advocate Collocations, compel Collocations, press Collocations, push Collocations
Sense: Verb: restrain
Synonyms:
restrain Collocations, obstruct, impede Collocations, hinder Collocations, hamper Collocations, prevent Collocations, stop Collocations, check Collocations, hold back, hold off, withhold Collocations, keep back, inhibit, curb Collocations, control Collocations, repress
Antonyms:
encourage Collocations, facilitate Collocations, help Collocations, expedite Collocations, provoke Collocations, boost, inspire, stimulate, stir Collocations