encouragement

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noun

1. the expression of approval and support (Freq. 3)
• Ant:
discouragement
• Hypernyms:
approval, commendation
• Hyponyms:
abetment, abettal, instigation, cheering, shouting,
promotion, furtherance, advancement, fostering, fosterage, goad,
goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring,
provocation, incitement, vote of confidence
2. the act of giving hope or support to someone (Freq. 2)
• Syn:
boost
• Derivationally related forms:
encourage, boost (for: boost)
• Hypernyms:
aid, assist, assistance, help
• Hyponyms:
morale building, morale booster
3. the feeling of being encouraged
• Derivationally related forms:
encourage
• Hypernyms:
hope