#encouragement  the expression of approval and support
  exclusion:  discouragement.disapproval
  supertype:  approval.subject_matter__commendation  a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
  subtype:  abetment__instigation  the verbal act of urging on
  subtype:  cheering__shouting  encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators; "it's all over but the shouting"
  subtype:  advancement__furtherance  encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
  subtype:  fostering__fosterage  encouragement; aiding the development of something
  subtype:  goading__goad__prod__prodding__urging__spur__spurring  a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
  subtype:  provocation__incitement  needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
     subtype:  subornation  underhandedly or improperly inducing someone to do something improper or unlawful; "subornation of perjury is a crime"
  subtype:  vote_of_confidence  an expression of approval and encouragement; "they gave the chairman a vote of confidence"

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