41 entries under noun topic. ×
| discouragement | |
| fear(ease, cheer, joy) | |
| curb(check, device, freedom) | |
| dismay(verb, calm, feeling, ease) | |
| care(calm, help, ease, aid) | |
| censure(praise, criticism) | |
| sarcasm | |
| disincentive | |
| deflation(calm, happiness) | |
| dread(fear, confidence) | |
| gloom(hurt, delight, cheer, depression) | |
| heartbreak | |
| hindrance(help, hurt, difficulty, assistance) | |
| impediment(hurt, discouragement) | |
| depression(benefit, cheer, despair) | |
| despair(cheer, joy) | |
| deterrent(help, hurt, restraint, impediment) | |
| frustration(pleasure, disappointment, success, thwarting) | |
| adversity(favor, ease, situation, luck) | |
| alarm(calm, ease) |
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