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
Constanzakon-STAHN-thah (Spanish), kon-STAHN-sah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
MiŁOsŁAwmee-WAW-swahfPolish (Rare)
WebsterWEB-stərEnglish
OliveAHL-ivEnglish
Conway['kɔn.wei]
Hazel['heizl]