moral support

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

The Spanish Civil War was “a war of religion. This was the main source of moral support of the Nationalists. The left did not have a single moral, spiritual, cultural, unifying factor in the same way that the right did.”

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She added that the Angels must also compensate the family for “loss of companionship, solace, moral support and financial security.”

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He and his wife had come with José to offer moral support.

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The Finn also was offering Cavalieri moral support.

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“That moral support right now, I think, goes a long way.”

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Related Words

• aid 
• assistance 
• backing 
• encouragement 
• loyalty 
• protection 
• relief