Synonyms and Antonyms for encourage

Synonyms:

• feed
• advance
• spur
• conduce
• lead
• back up
• support
• contribute
• connive at
• wink at
• foster
• carry
• further
• promote
• boost
• help

Antonyms:

• disappear
• sedate
• de-energise
• de-energize
• deaden

Synonyms:

• inspire
• bring out
• recreate
• hearten
• animate
• enliven
• exhort
• goad
• hollo
• exalt
• foster
• hope
• urge
• barrack
• spur
• invigorate
• embolden
• cheer
• urge on
• root on
• nurture
• draw out
• pep up

Antonyms:

• discourage
• dishearten
• despair
• hold
• pack

Synonyms:

• get
• make
• induce
• have
• cause
• stimulate

Antonyms:

• exhale
• keep quiet
• play down
• background
• hide