Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Encouraging
/ɪnˈkʌrədʒɪŋ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
She wondered if Tony had dropped any encouraging hints.
Nothing – a thought which was far from encouraging.
He gave them a most approving and encouraging glance.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French encoragier, which is a combination of en (in) and corage (courage or heart), showing the idea of instilling courage into someone's soul.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
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