embolden

/ɛmˈboʊldən/

Definitions

1. verb

to give (someone) courage or confidence

“The experience of standing up to her boss emboldened her to speak out against injustice.”

2. verb

to make (something) more confident or courageous

“The news of the protest emboldened the community to take action.”

3. noun

the act of giving courage or confidence

“Her emboldening words gave the team the strength to win the game.”

4. noun

a state of confidence or courage

“The emboldening feeling lasted throughout the entire competition.”

Synonyms

  • bold
  • encourage
  • strengthen

Antonyms

  • demote
  • discourage