Synonyms and Antonyms of discouragement
synonym (synonym of discouragement)
antonym (antonym of discouragement)
hypernym (discouragement IS A KIND OF .... relation)
- the act of discouraging (noun.act)the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety (noun.act)
- the expression of opposition and disapproval (noun.communication)the expression of disapproval (noun.communication)
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles (noun.feeling)the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well (noun.feeling)
hyponym (.... IS A KIND OF discouragement relation)
- the expression of opposition and disapproval (noun.communication)a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted (noun.communication)
- (noun.communication)a communication that makes you afraid to try something (noun.communication)
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles (noun.feeling)the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. (noun.feeling)
derivation (.... is derived from discouragement)
- the act of discouraging (noun.act)try to prevent; show opposition to (verb.communication)
- the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles (noun.feeling)lower someone's spirits; make downhearted (verb.emotion)
- (verb.emotion)deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged (verb.emotion)
