10
hope(noun, dislike, doubt, dream, longing)
5
encouragement(noun, hurt)
5
support(noun, stop, help, approval)
5
sympathy
4
comfort(noun, stop)
4
party
4
driving force
4
positive attitude
3
boost(noun, decline, decrease, encouragement)
3
hopefulness(noun, sorrow, sadness)
2
advocacy(noun, stop)
2
aid(noun, advance)
2
alacrity(apathy, indifference)
2
assistance(noun, advance)
2
catalyst(noun, cheer)
2
consolation(noun, stop, comfort, relief, indifference)
2
fervor(noun, excitement, enthusiasm, indifference)
2
highlight
2
optimism(depression, doubt)
2
stimulus(noun, block, provocation)
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