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encouragement

Definitions of encouragement
  1. noun
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    synonyms: stimulant
  2. noun
    a positive motivational influence
    synonyms: stimulant
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    type of:
    mobile rationnel, motif rationnel
    a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
  3. noun
    encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
    synonyms: promotion
  4. noun
    the expression of approval and support
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    antonyms:
    découragement
    the expression of opposition and disapproval
    types:
    insistance, pression
    the verbal act of urging on
    promotion
    encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
    stimulant
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    type of:
    acceptation, approbation
    a message expressing a favorable opinion
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