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Definition of Encouragement
1. Noun. The expression of approval and support.
Generic synonyms: Approval, Commendation
Specialized synonyms: Abetment, Abettal, Instigation, Cheering, Shouting, Advancement, Furtherance, Promotion, Fosterage, Fostering, Goad, Goading, Prod, Prodding, Spur, Spurring, Urging, Incitement, Provocation, Vote Of Confidence
Antonyms: Discouragement
Specialized synonyms: Abetment, Abettal, Instigation, Cheering, Shouting, Advancement, Furtherance, Promotion, Fosterage, Fostering, Goad, Goading, Prod, Prodding, Spur, Spurring, Urging, Incitement, Provocation, Vote Of Confidence
Antonyms: Discouragement
2. Noun. The act of giving hope or support to someone.
Exact synonyms: Boost
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Assistance, Help
Specialized synonyms: Morale Booster, Morale Building
Derivative terms: Boost, Encourage
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Assistance, Help
Specialized synonyms: Morale Booster, Morale Building
Derivative terms: Boost, Encourage
3. Noun. The feeling of being encouraged.
Definition of Encouragement
1. n. The act of encouraging; incitement to action or to practice; as, the encouragement of youth in generosity.
Definition of Encouragement
1. [n -S]