Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word most opposite to the given word. Encouragement

  1. Push

  2. Deterrent

  3. Determent

  4. Climb

  5. Deterioration
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Encouragement is support or inspiration that gives someone confidence. The opposite is Deterrent, something that discourages or deters action. Push can mean force, Determent is not a standard word, Climb means to ascend, and Deterioration means the process of becoming worse.

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