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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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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

She said she wouldn’t have got through it “without the moral support of my husband.”

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2024

He seemed grateful to have Jinx nearby for moral support.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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