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English noun: encouragement | |||
| 1. | encouragement (communication) the expression of approval and support | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | approval, commendation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abetment, abettal, advancement, cheering, fosterage, fostering, furtherance, goad, goading, incitement, instigation, prod, prodding, promotion, provocation, shouting, spur, spurring, urging, vote of confidence | ||
| Antonyms | discouragement | ||
| 2. | encouragement (act) the act of giving hope or support to someone | ||
| Synonyms | boost | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | aid, assist, assistance, help | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | morale booster, morale building | ||
| 3. | encouragement (feeling) the feeling of being encouraged | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hope | ||
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