DEHORTATION Antonyms

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

• the expression of approval and support

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• the feeling of being encouraged

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

• a speech seconding a motion

• formal and explicit approval

• a signature that validates something

• the act of endorsing

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• the condition of being motivated

• the act of motivating; providing incentive

• the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

• express approval of

• something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

• something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable

• any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

• insistent solicitation and entreaty