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Noun encouragement has 3 senses
- encouragement - the expression of approval and support
--1 is a kind of approval, commendation
Antonyms: discouragement
--1 has particulars: | | abetment, instigation; cheering, shouting; promotion, furtherance, advancement; fostering, fosterage; goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring; provocation, incitement; vote of confidence |
- boost, encouragement - the act of giving hope or support to someone
--2 is a kind of aid, assist, assistance, help
--2 has particulars: morale building, morale booster
- encouragement - the feeling of being encouraged
--3 is a kind of hope
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