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encouragement
noun
(en-cour-age-ment)
the act of giving hope or support to someone
Synonyms:
boost
,
encouragement
noun
(en-cour-age-ment)
the expression of approval and support
Antonyms:
discouragement
,
encouragement
noun
(en-cour-age-ment)
the feeling of being encouraged
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encouragement
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