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Noun: encouragement  in'kú-rij-munt
  1. The expression of approval and support
     
  2. The act of giving hope or support to someone
    - boost
     
  3. The feeling of being encouraged

Derived forms: encouragements

See also: encourage

Type of: aid, approval, assist, assistance, commendation, help, hope

Antonym: discouragement

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