nnoun.communicationthe expression of approval and supportAntonyms:discouragement
Hypernyms:approval commendation
Inherited Hypernyms:encouragementapprovalmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:abetmentabettaladvancementcheeringfosteragefosteringfurtherancegoadgoadingincitementinstigationprodproddingpromotionprovocationshoutingspurspurringurgingvote of confidence
Full Hyponyms:abetmentcheeringfosteringgoadpromotionprovocationsubornationsubornation of perjuryvote of confidence
nnoun.actthe act of giving hope or support to someoneSynset:boost
Derivationally Related Form:encourageboost
Hypernyms:aid assist assistance help
Inherited Hypernyms:boostaidactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:morale boostermorale building
Full Hyponyms:morale building
nnoun.feelingthe feeling of being encouragedDerivationally Related Form:encourage
Hypernyms:hope
Inherited Hypernyms:encouragementhopefeelingstateattributeabstractionentity