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encourage vs discourage

discourage vs encourage

encourage and discourage both are verbs.

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

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