overencourages
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪz/
verb
- Gives too much support or praise to someone, often causing them to have unrealistic expectations.
- She overencourages her students by praising every small effort equally.
- The coach overencourages his players by telling them they are all stars.
- A parent who overencourages a child may set them up for disappointment later.
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