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encouragement - the expression of approval and support |
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discouragement the act of discouraging; "the discouragement of petty theft"
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commendation,
approval a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
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abetment,
abettal,
instigation the verbal act of urging on
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cheering,
shouting encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it's all over but the shouting"
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furtherance,
advancement,
promotion gradual improvement or growth or development; "advancement of knowledge"; "great progress in the arts"
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fosterage,
fostering encouragement; aiding the development of something
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goading,
prodding,
spurring,
goad,
prod,
urging,
spur a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
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provocation,
incitement needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
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vote of confidence an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence"
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encouragement - the feeling of being encouraged |
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hope one of the three Christian virtues
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