encouragement

English Thesaurus

1. the act of giving hope or support to someone (noun.act)

hypernym	:	aid, assist, assistance, help,
definition	:	the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun.act)

hyponym	:	morale booster, morale building,
definition	:	anything that serves to increase morale (noun.act)

2. the expression of approval and support (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	approval, commendation,
definition	:	a message expressing a favorable opinion (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	abetment, abettal, instigation,
definition	:	the verbal act of urging on (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	cheering, shouting,
definition	:	encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	advancement, furtherance, promotion,
definition	:	encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	fosterage, fostering,
definition	:	encouragement; aiding the development of something (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging,
definition	:	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	incitement, provocation,
definition	:	needed encouragement (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	vote of confidence,
definition	:	an expression of approval and encouragement (noun.communication)

3. the feeling of being encouraged (noun.feeling)

hypernym	:	hope,
definition	:	the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled (noun.feeling)

4. the act of giving hope or support to someone (noun.act)

derivation	:	boost,
definition	:	give a boost to; be beneficial to (verb.change)

derivation	:	advance, boost, encourage, further, promote,
definition	:	contribute to the progress or growth of (verb.social)

5. the expression of approval and support (noun.communication)

antonym	:	discouragement,
definition	:	the expression of opposition and disapproval (noun.communication)

6. the feeling of being encouraged (noun.feeling)

derivation	:	encourage,
definition	:	inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to (verb.emotion)

7. the act of giving hope or support to someone (noun.act)

derivation	:	boost,
definition	:	give a boost to; be beneficial to (verb.change)

derivation	:	advance, boost, encourage, further, promote,
definition	:	contribute to the progress or growth of (verb.social)

8. the expression of approval and support (noun.communication)

antonym	:	discouragement,
definition	:	the expression of opposition and disapproval (noun.communication)

9. the feeling of being encouraged (noun.feeling)

derivation	:	encourage,
definition	:	inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to (verb.emotion)