I am encouraging
-estoy animando
Present progressiveIconjugation ofencourage.
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encourage

TRANSITIVE VERB
(to inspire)-animar
Synonyms for encourage
inspire
inspirar
aid
ayudar
applaud
aplaudir
brighten
iluminar
cheer up
animar
embolden
animar
help
ayudar
motivate
motivar
promote
promover
spur
incitar
support
apoyar
sway
influir en
train
entrenar
urge
aconsejar
Antonyms for encourage
dishearten
desanimar
disparage
menospreciar
halt
detener
hamper
dificultar
hinder
impedir
prevent
impedir
tire
cansar
bother
molestar
cease
suspender
chastise
reprender
deter
disuadir
discourage
desalentar
restrain
contener
TRANSITIVE VERB
(to stimulate)-fomentar
Synonyms for encourage
boost
estimular
cheer up
animar
coax
convencer
Antonyms for encourage
dishearten
desanimar
hamper
dificultar
quell
sofocar
bother
molestar
crack down
poner mano dura
deter
disuadir
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