kind words
- complimentWords expressing approval
- praiseExpression of approval
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- gentleSoft and kind
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
compassionate · supportive · tender · soothing · heartfelt · sincere · thoughtful · reassurance · comfort · affirmation · sweetness · soft-spoken · uplifting · caring · empathy · gratitude · blessing · honey
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
- comfortsblanket, cuddle, hug, pillow, warm bath
- kind gestureshandshake, apology, hug, helping hand, gift
- morale supportpep talk, cheering, applause, encouragement, motivation
kind wordscruel words
harsh words · hurtful words · insults · cutting remarks · verbal abuse
kind wordscriticism
Judgment of faults
condemnation · rebuke · reproach · censure · denunciation
kind wordssweet nothings
Affectionate but meaningless utterances
lip service · platitudes · empty words · honeyed words · backhanded compliments