encourages

boost buoy embolden hearten inspire reassure restore spur strengthen

animate applaud brighten cheer comfort console energize enliven excite exhilarate fortify galvanize gladden goad incite inspirit instigate praise prick push rally refresh revitalize revivify rouse steel stir sway

buck up cheer up enhearten give shot in arm prop up psych up

discourage dishearten dissuade hurt

agitate annoy bore calm deaden depress deter dull leave alone repress sadden tire trouble upset weaken

block confuse dampen deject dispirit uninspire

advocate aid assist bolster boost develop ease favor further improve invite promote reassure reinforce spur strengthen subsidize support

abet advance approve back befriend brace comfort console countenance endorse fortify forward foster instigate prevail push relieve sanction second serve solace succor sustain uphold

back up egg on get behind give a leg up go for pat on the back pull for root for side with smile upon subscribe to

block cease decrease disapprove discourage dishearten dissuade halt hinder hurt impede injure obstruct oppose prevent protest reject stop thwart undermine weaken worsen

annoy condemn disagree ignore neglect refuse trouble upset worry

confuse dampen deject depress deter dispirit uninspire