Definition of ENCOURAGEMENT

encouragement

Meanings

Plural: encouragements

Noun

  • the expression of approval and support
  • the act of giving hope or support to someone
  • the feeling of being encouraged
  • The act of encouraging
  • Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive
  • Words or actions that increase someone's confidence
  • The feeling of being encouraged

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French encoragement.

Synonyms

boost

Antonyms

discouragement

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