moral support

noun

: the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc.

She counted on her sisters for moral support.

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Other nations, such as Russia or Japan, might also get involved to show moral support for one side or the other, or to possibly offer some type of material aid. —

Michael Auslin, Foreign Affairs, 1 Aug. 2017 Ali got the moral support of Snipes, saying that the delays for the film shouldn’t be pinned on the actor. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024 Prior to facing the intense reality of the showcase, Aaron trains for four weeks with the agency in Laguna Hills, California, with D.J. along for moral support. —

Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 In the original film, Al acts as a moral support and confidante to Bruce Willis's John McClane, staying with McClane over a walkie-talkie through the course of the night. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for moral support

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