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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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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

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

From MarketWatch Mar. 6, 2026

When Marius Borg Høiby stands up in room 250 at Oslo district court on Tuesday, at the start of Norway's biggest trial in years, he will have no moral support from his closest relatives.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2026

“And what kind of moral support would you like?”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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