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Synonyms

moral support

Idioms  

  1. Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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The Morecambe fighter has previously said he would train himself but long-time trainer SugarHill Steward was in attendance, although Fury insisted the American was there only for "moral support".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

You’ve given your children a lot during your lifetime: love, moral support, housing, education and business opportunities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Stracke told Beauvais and Richards that she felt it was time to make things right with Reba and asked them to come along with her for moral support.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025

“None of my pregnancies were easy, and none of them would have been possible without the moral support of my husband.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

She called one friend after another, but none of them had seen the news story the night before either, and they could offer only moral support, not enlightenment.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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