Meaning: प्रोत्साहित करना
Hindi: प्रोत्साहित करना
Synonyms: promote, inspire, motivate, foster
Antonyms: discourage, deter, dishearten
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
encourage in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EncourageAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Dishearten
Answer: Dishearten
Explanation:
Encourage means to give support, confidence, or hope (प्रोत्साहित करना). Its antonym is dishearten, which means to make someone lose hope or confidence (निराश करना).
Other options are synonyms of encourage:
• Inspire – motivate (प्रेरित करना)
• Boost – increase or uplift (बढ़ावा देना)
• Energise – give energy (ऊर्जा देना)
So, only dishearten expresses the opposite meaning.
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encourage – questions
What is the meaning of encourage in Hindi?
encourage means “प्रोत्साहित करना” in Hindi. In English: प्रोत्साहित करना
What are the synonyms of encourage?
Synonyms of encourage: promote, inspire, motivate, foster.
What is the opposite of encourage?
Antonyms of encourage: discourage, deter, dishearten.
Has encourage been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – encourage has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.