encouragements

Definitions

Acts of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.

Persuasions or incentives that urge someone to do something.

Examples

Despite the many setbacks, the constant encouragements from her mentor kept her motivated to finish the project.

He offered a few words of encouragements to the team before they stepped onto the field for the championship game.

Synonyms

support motivation inspiration heartening boost incitement cheering

Antonyms

discouragement deterrence disapproval dissuasion demotivation dampening criticism