Opposite of causing or eliciting a strong reaction (in someone)
Opposite of tending to stir up conflict
Opposite of causing or eliciting a strong or passionate reaction
Opposite of providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration
“The constant failures would ultimately prove to have a demotivating effect on his confidence.”
Opposite of to be triggering a passionate feeling or reaction
“Harper was worked up at having lost her favorite doll, and her mother was in the process of calming her.”
Opposite of inducing someone to do something
“Our scare tactics worked in deterring the kids from eating too much sugar.”
Opposite of present participle for to encourage, goad or provoke into doing (or feeling) something
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