noun
1. the expression of approval and support (Freq. 3)
• Ant: ↑discouragement
• Hypernyms: ↑approval, ↑commendation
• Hyponyms:
↑abetment, ↑abettal, ↑instigation, ↑cheering, ↑shouting, ↑promotion, ↑furtherance, ↑advancement, ↑fostering, ↑fosterage, ↑goad, ↑goading, ↑prod, ↑prodding, ↑urging, ↑spur, ↑spurring, ↑provocation, ↑incitement, ↑vote of confidence
2. the act of giving hope or support to someone (Freq. 2)
• Syn: ↑boost
• Hypernyms: ↑aid, ↑assist, ↑assistance, ↑help
• Hyponyms: ↑morale building, ↑morale booster
3. the feeling of being encouraged
• Derivationally related forms: ↑encourage
• Hypernyms: ↑hope
Useful english dictionary. 2012.