Synonyms for Giving shot in arm:

• v.

  •encourage (verb)
  • applaud,
  • revitalize,
  • strengthen,
  • buoy,
  • cheer up,
  • prop up,
  • praise,
  • inspirit,
  • exhilarate,
  • instigate,
  • galvanize,
  • energize,
  • prick,
  • rouse,
  • spur,
  • goad,
  • comfort,
  • refresh,
  • incite,
  • Enhearten,
  • buck up,
  • give shot in arm,
  • push,
  • sway,
  • embolden,
  • brighten,
  • rally,
  • stir,
  • reassure,
  • psych up,
  • console,
  • cheer,
  • gladden,
  • excite,
  • enliven,
  • revivify,
  • inspire,
  • restore,
  • animate,
  • fortify,
  • steel,
  • hearten,
  • boost.
  •inspirit (verb)
  • motivate.

Antonyms for Giving shot in arm:

• v.

  • encourage
    repress, annoy, sadden, weaken, deaden, block, calm, deject, dispirit, deter, dull, dissuade, dampen, discourage, uninspire, confuse, agitate, leave alone, depress, bore, dishearten, upset, tire, trouble, hurt.
  • inspirit
    decrease, halt, bring down, damage, prevent.