What is the opposite of stimulus?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something Opposite of something that motivates or provokes a person or thing into action Opposite of a determination or motivation (to do something) (figurative) Opposite of something that provides a stimulus to the mind or soul Opposite of something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something Opposite of help or encouragement given to someone or something Opposite of anything that serves to remind Opposite of strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement Opposite of the source or origin of something Opposite of that which is discerned through one's senses Opposite of a need or reason to do or be something … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ Opposite of something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something counterincentive deterrent discouragement disincentive block hindrance tranquilliserUK tranquilizerUS prevention dislike hate repulsion curb hatred depressant check inertia blow indifference restraint diversion disgust pull thoughtlessness neglect knock Noun ▲ Opposite of something that motivates or provokes a person or thing into action disincentive counterincentive discouragement impediment hindrance dissuasion check deterrence curb inhibition obstacle barrier determent suppression obstruction encumbrance deterrent restraint block handicap interference hurdle burden impedance setback prevention hazard drawback inconvenience limitation hitch trammel hampering restriction snag obviation blow turn-off complication interruption intervention demotivator hiccup fetter manacle sabotage chain bar clog stumbling block baggage holdback disenchantment cumbrance bridle limit rein preventive preventative defenceUK defenseUS shackle constraint leash inhibitor blockage preventer brake prohibition dampener “He thinks leaving large sums of money to children serves as a disincentive to go out and do great things on their own.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a determination or motivation (to do something) indifference apathy disinterest callousness disregard insouciance heedlessness nonchalance obliviousness dispassionateness discouragement dispiritedness detachment dispassion disinterestedness incuriosity coldness ennui unconcern dismissiveness inattention torpor droopiness lethargy aloofness cold-bloodedness lack of concern lack of enthusiasm lack of interest absence of feeling lack of feeling lack of sympathy “His announcement that he would run for President would be met with surprising indifference.” Noun ▲ (figurative) Opposite of something that provides a stimulus to the mind or soul fluff trash pap nonsense pablum “I am surprised that this fluff actually passed the chief editor's approval.” Noun ▲ Opposite of something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something stop kill off Noun ▲ Opposite of help or encouragement given to someone or something discouragement despair hopelessness dispiritedness disappointment disheartenment pessimism demoralisationUK demoralizationUS depression despondency dejection discomfiture downheartedness dismay worry gloominess melancholy sadness gloom cold feet low spirits the blues lack of confidence lack of enthusiasm loss of confidence “After the sudden success of their enemy, a feeling of discouragement and despair seemed to chill and unnerve many of the truest and stoutest.” Noun ▲ Opposite of anything that serves to remind distraction diversion detraction “Maybe she'd be able to offer enough of a distraction to help me forget about my problems.” Noun ▲ Opposite of strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement weakness impotence powerlessness impotency fatigue languidness languor debility delicateness frailness incapacity listlessness debilitation faintness feebleness tiredness decrepitude delicacy exhaustion fragility inability lethargy shakiness vitiation weakliness asthenia enervation enfeeblement hopelessness invalidity infirmity puniness weediness “His failure to put a second-rater like Burns to sleep was an excellent proof of the weakness of his blows.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the source or origin of something end cessation extinction ending demise death surcease expiration dissolution “It is said that reaching enlightenment is the end of suffering.” Noun ▲ Opposite of that which is discerned through one's senses output outturn production throughput Noun ▲ Opposite of a need or reason to do or be something aftereffect aftermath consequence corollary development effect fate fruit issue outcome outgrowth product result resultant sequel sequence upshot discouragement hindrance prevention Find more words! 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Sentences with the word stimulus Words that rhyme with stimulus What is the plural of stimulus? What is the adverb for stimulus? What is the adjective for stimulus? What is the noun for stimulus? Translations for stimulus Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words sting stinger stingier stingiest stingily stinginess stimuli stimulator stimulative stimulations stimulation stimulating substance 8-letter Words Starting With s st sti stim stimu stimul stimulu