validation
/ˌvæɫəˈdeɪʃən/
recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid or worthwhile
validation in a sentence
“Often people just want validation, not advice.”
Origin of validation
Latin validus (strong)
Related Words
active listening
fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing'
stonewalling
refusal to communicate or cooperate
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manipulating someone into questioning their own sanity
compromise
an agreement reached by each side making concessions
mediation
intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it
de-escalation
reduction of the intensity of a conflict or violent situation