Opposite of to avert or repel something undesirable or hostile
Opposite of to determine or dictate
“There will be several factors that will hinder my ability to complete the task.”
Opposite of to give or be a reason for a course of action
“His past weight issues were enough to discourage him from developing bad eating habits.”
Opposite of to encourage or inspire someone to do something
“The continual criticisms would eventually demotivate him completely.”
(usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high
“The goalkeeper would deflect the ball away from the goal skillfully.”
Opposite of to take violent or aggressive action against
“He executed an upper block to defend a hit and counter-attacked with a reverse punch.”
Opposite of to attract (someone) to come to a place or an event
“The words you use and the images you portray can easily alienate your target audience if you have not considered their culture and ethnicity.”
Opposite of to (attempt to) mentally cause to happen
“The caterers spent the entire time flapping their arms in a furious, but futile attempt to discourage the flies from landing on their foods.”
Opposite of to demand earnestly or pressingly
“The doctor would deter my efforts to pursue a sporting profession due to how prone I am to injury.”
Opposite of to highlight or call attention to (something)
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