Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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discourage | No | No | Yes | No |
encourage | No | No | Yes | No |
discourage (verb) | encourage (verb) |
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try to prevent; show opposition to | spur on |
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to |
deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged | contribute to the progress or growth of |