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embolden

verb

/ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

Meaning

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

to give someone the courage or confidence to do something

The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.

Her success emboldened her to take more risks.

encourage, inspire, strengthen, reassure, motivate

Entry 1

encourage, inspire, strengthen

Entry 2

encourage, inspire, strengthen, reassure, motivate

discourage, deter, weaken, dishearten

Entry 1

discourage, deter, weaken

Entry 2

discourage, weaken, dishearten

embolden someone, embolden leaders, embolden the team, embolden action

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

to present and explain in detail

to buy and sell goods or services; to exchange

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

to move through the air using wings or by being carried by the wind or an aircraft