Encouragement: alternatives and connections

The act of abetting; as, an abetment of treason, crime, etc.

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Abetment.

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The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancem…

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of Cheer

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The care of a foster child; the charge of nursing.

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of Foster

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The act of furthering or helping forward; promotion; advancement; progress.

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A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.

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of Goad

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The act of inciting.

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The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness.

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A pointed instrument for pricking or puncturing, as a goad, an awl, a skewer, etc.

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of Prod

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The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.

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of Shout

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A sparrow.

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of Spur

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of Urge

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To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.

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Approbation; sanction.

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To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

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The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support.

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The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

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To furnish with strength or means for the successful performance of any action or the attainment of any object; to aid; to assist; as, to help a man…

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A sloping plain between mountain ridges.

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To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

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To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

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To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help…

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To give courage to; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; to raise, or to increase, the confidence of; to animate; enhearten; to incite; to help…

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To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

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The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection.

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The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection.

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