Demoralize is a verb that means to dishearten or make somebody lose confidence or courage. Antonyms for this word refer to actions or emotions that uplift, inspire, or boost morale. Some antonyms include encourage, motivate, embolden, invigorate, and energize. Encourage refers to giving somebody hope, support or confidence to continue pursuing a goal. Motivate implies giving somebody a reason to act or inspiring interest in an activity. Embolden refers to making somebody more confident to take risks or stand up for themselves. Invigorate and energize refer to giving somebody enthusiasm or a burst of energy. All these words imply the opposite of demoralizing; they inspire people to achieve their objectives and improve their outlook in life.