1. Emotional encouragement or psychological support given to someone, without material or financial help
She provided moral support to her friend during the difficult illness.
Ela forneceu apoio moral ao seu amigo durante a doença difícil.
2. The presence or backing of someone to encourage another person through a challenging situation
Having his family there was just moral support before the big exam.
Ter sua família lá era apenas apoio moral antes do grande exame.