moral support



moral support

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]
See also: moral, support

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Celestynatse-les-TIN-ahPolish
Naia-Basque
Jackalyn-English (Rare)
GijsbertKHIES-bərtDutch
CicelySIS-ə-leeEnglish
Lycurgus-Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)