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discouragement

[dih-skur-ij-muhnt, -skuhr-] / dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈskʌr- /
NOUN
despondency
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hopelessness pessimism
STRONG
dejection depression despair disappointment discomfiture dismay downheartedness melancholy sadness
WEAK
cold feet loss of confidence low spirits the blues
Antonyms
STRONG
cheer cheerfulness confidence encouragement happiness hopefulness joy
WEAK
catalyst incentive
NOUN
restraint
Synonyms
STRONG
bar constraint curb damper deterrent disincentive hindrance impediment obstacle opposition rebuff setback
Antonyms
STRONG
advance advantage aid assistance blessing encouragement help
WEAK
catalyst cheerfulness happiness hopefulness incentive

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