Antonyms of noun encouragement

1 of 3 senses of encouragement

Sense 1
encouragement -- (the expression of approval and support)
       Antonym of discouragement (Sense 2)
      => discouragement -- (the expression of opposition and disapproval)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun encouragement

3 senses of encouragement

Sense 1
encouragement -- (the expression of approval and support)
       => approval, commendation -- (a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips")

Sense 2
boost, encouragement -- (the act of giving hope or support to someone)
       => aid, assist, assistance, help -- (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading")

Sense 3
encouragement -- (the feeling of being encouraged)
       => hope -- (the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope")