Synonyms and Antonyms for encouragement

Synonyms:

• provocation
• fostering
• advancement
• furtherance
• spurring
• vote of confidence
• goading
• goad
• shouting
• prodding
• prod
• commendation
• abetment
• abettal
• approval
• spur
• incitement
• fosterage
• instigation
• cheering
• promotion
• urging

Antonyms:

• discouragement
• disapproval
• idle
• decrease
• lower

Synonyms:

• morale booster
• help
• assistance
• assist
• aid
• boost
• morale building

Antonyms:

• worsen
• act
• inactivity
• disservice
• nonworker

Synonyms:

• hope

Antonyms:

• despair