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moral support

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  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]


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As Capp explains, "This was a sort of populist political gesture, essentially inviting the moral support of the crowd."

From Science Daily • May 7, 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

But keeping up that standard certainly requires more than just moral support.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2024

Kid Sampson looked for moral support toward Nately, who stared away from him pointedly.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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