{"id":13422,"date":"2023-10-28T11:25:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T05:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/?p=13422"},"modified":"2023-10-28T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T05:55:51","slug":"antonyms-of-encourage-with-meaning-and-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-encourage-with-meaning-and-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"7+ Encourage Antonyms with Meaning and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The antonyms of encouragement are discouraged, disheartened, daunted and depressed. According to the standard definition, encouragement is defined as helping someone feel confident and able to do something, or advising someone to do something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-opposites-of-encourage\"><span id=\"7-opposites-of-encourage\">7+ Opposites of Encourage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the following opposites of encouragement to broaden our understanding of the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discourage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dishearten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uninspire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demoralise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-depression-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Depress<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold Back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissuade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaken&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deject<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-origin-of-word-encourage\"><span id=\"origin-of-word-encourage\">Origin of Word Encourage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term encourage originated from early 15c., from Old French encoragier &#8220;make strong, hearten,&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;En + Coragier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make, put in&nbsp; +&nbsp; courage , heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meaning-of-encourage\"><span id=\"meaning-of-encourage\">Meaning Of Encourage&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word encourage is a transitive verb that can be understood in three parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example<\/strong>: His coach <strong>encouraged <\/strong>him throughout his match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp; <strong>To stimulate by assistance, approval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example<\/strong>: One of the key duties of a teacher is to <strong>encourage <\/strong>students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <strong>To promote, advance, or foster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For <strong>example<\/strong><\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Unemployment often <strong>encourages<\/strong> crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antonyms-of-encourage-examples-and-usage\"><span id=\"antonyms-of-encourage-examples-and-usage\">Antonyms of Encourage Examples and Usage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word encourage is often objective and may vary depending on the context and perspective of the speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the following examples of using the antonyms of encourage in a sentence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discourage <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rohan&#8217;s criticism had <strong>discouraged<\/strong> him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disheartened<\/strong>&nbsp; I am <strong>disheartened<\/strong> by their hostile reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uninspire &nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita gave an <strong>uninspiring <\/strong>performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Demoralized <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The team got <strong>demoralized<\/strong> after the defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Depress&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The rainy days always <strong>depress <\/strong>my mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hold Back &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>I couldn&#8217;t <strong>hold back <\/strong>my anger any longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dissuade&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita tried her best to <strong>dissuade<\/strong> her from getting married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weaken&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuberculosis <strong>weakens<\/strong> the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deject &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>Sunidhi picked up an injury and looked totally <strong>dejected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antonyms-of-encourage-quiz\"><span id=\"antonyms-of-encourage-quiz\">Antonyms of Encourage Quiz&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Pick the appropriate word that exactly matches the opposite of <strong>encourage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inspire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rally&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer Dispirit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Select the correct antonym for the word <strong>encourage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a) discourage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) disapprove<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) warn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) dampen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer&nbsp; Discourage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore More Exciting Reads Below<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>More From Idioms&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>More From Synonyms<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>More From Antonyms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/idioms-for-success\/\"><strong>Idioms to express success<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/synonyms-of-excellent-meaning-examples\/\"><strong>Synonyms of Excellent<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-fickle-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Antonyms of Fickle<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/idioms-for-disappointment\/\"><strong>Idioms to express disappointment<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/synonyms-of-situation-meaning-examples\/\"><strong>Synonyms of Situation<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-sad-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Antonyms of Sad<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/idioms-for-good-luck\/\"><strong>Good luck Idioms<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/synonyms-of-believe-meaning-examples\/\"><strong>Synonyms of Believe<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-stare-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Antonyms of Stare<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/idioms-for-food\/\"><strong>Idioms of Food<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/synonyms-of-ritual-meaning-examples\/\"><strong>Synonyms of Ritual<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-essential-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Antonyms of Essential<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/everageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/idioms-for-experience\/\"><strong>Idioms For Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/synonyms-of-attractive-meaning-examples\/\"><strong>Synonyms of Attractive<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/explore\/learn-english\/antonyms-of-agony-with-meaning-and-examples\/\"><strong>Antonyms of Agony<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was all about the antonym of \u201cEncourage\u201d meaning and examples. 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