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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Example Sentences

Pakistan denies the accusation and says it only provides diplomatic and moral support for Kashmiris seeking self-determination.

From Reuters

The "narrative" has set in that the president was caught lending moral support for the far right, or was out carousing when the country was in crisis over pensions.

From BBC

So too, after Winter and her mother make plans to meet, both women reach out for their lovers: “At the same moment, because a novel can do this, Naomi turns to Tilda and says, ‘I need you there for moral support.’”

From Los Angeles Times

Xi’s trip offered Putin important moral support, and Chinese trade has bolstered Russia’s economy, but the lack of a deal on Power of Siberia 2 showed the limits of what Xi is willing to do, said Janis Kluge, an expert on Russia’s economy with the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

From Washington Post

“You stepped up to provide critical military support, and, you know, I would argue that beyond your military support, the moral support you gave Ukrainians has been profound. It’s been profound.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• aid
• assistance
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• encouragement
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