ermuntern

Definitions of ermuntern
  1. verb
    infuse with spirit
    synonyms: ermutigen, inspirieren, motivieren
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    type of:
    aktivieren, anregen, aufmuntern, beleben
    make lively
  2. verb
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    synonyms: animieren, ermutigen
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    antonyms:
    demoralisieren, demotivieren, deprimieren, einschüchtern, entmutigen, niederdrücken
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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    anfeuern, anspornen, anstacheln, antreiben, begeistern
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    ernähren, pflegen
    help develop, help grow
    beflügeln, befruchten, begeistern, beseelen
    give heart or courage to
    fördern, protegieren
    be a regular customer or client of
    type of:
    beflügeln, befruchten, begeistern, beseelen
    heighten or intensify
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