espousal

As nouns the difference between espousal and avoidance

is that espousal is a betrothal while avoidance is the act of annulling; annulment.

As nouns the difference between espousal and propagation

is that espousal is a betrothal while propagation is the multiplication or natural increase in a population.

As nouns the difference between support and espousal

is that support is something which supports. Often used attributively, as a complement or supplement to while espousal is a betrothal.

As a verb support

is (to keep from falling) To keep from falling.

As nouns the difference between espousal and defence

is that espousal is a betrothal while defence is the action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

As a verb defence is

(obsolete|transitive) to furnish with defences; to fortify.

As an adjective supporting

is that supports.

As a verb supporting

is .

As a noun espousal is

a betrothal.

As nouns the difference between espousal and advancement

is that espousal is a betrothal while advancement is the act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.

As nouns the difference between of and espousal

is that of is outfield while espousal is a betrothal.

As a preposition of

is Expressing direction.

As a verb of

is representing {{term|have}} or {{term|'ve}}, chiefly in depictions of colloquial speech.

As a proper noun OF

is old French.