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]

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moral support

It remains a mystery why the smartest machines in the universe need our moral support, but researchers inside the frontier labs do have theories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

The opening of negotiations brought "significant political and moral support" to the country, Zelensky said Friday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

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

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

Then I called June to see if she was free, since I wanted her there for moral support.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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