WordNet: encouragement

the expression of approval and support

• hypernym approval, commendation

• hyponym abetment, abettal, instigation

• hyponym cheering, shouting

• hyponym advancement, furtherance, promotion

• hyponym fosterage, fostering

• hyponym goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging

• hyponym incitement, provocation

• hyponym vote of confidence

encouragement

• (englanti) discouragement (antonym)
• (suomi) rohkaisu (synonyymi)

• (suomi) kannustus (synonyymi)