13
encourage(verb, hurt, praise, dissuade)
10
hearten(verb, praise, raise)
6
cheer(verb, encourage, depress, discourage)
4
comfort(upset, trouble, hurt, distress, depress)
3
inspirit(verb, upset, calm, dull, praise)
3
buoy
3
invigorate(verb, dull, hurt, stimulate)
3
strengthen(verb, reduce, encourage, destroy, halt)
2
embolden(noun, discourage)
2
inspire(verb, calm, quiet)
2
reassure(verb, upset, restore, discourage)
2
stimulate(verb, stop, praise, dampen)
2
galvanize(calm, quiet)
2
gladden(verb, discourage)
2
nerve(verb, weaken, strengthen, hearten)
2
quicken
1
animate(discourage, bore)
1
buck up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cheer, depress)
1
buoy up(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
1
elevate(verb, discourage)
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