embolden

Meaning

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

to give someone the courage or confidence to do something

Example Sentences

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

Her success emboldened her to take more risks.

Synonyms

encourage, inspire, strengthen, reassure, motivate

Entry 1

encourage, inspire, strengthen

Entry 2

encourage, inspire, strengthen, reassure, motivate

Antonyms

discourage, deter, weaken, dishearten

Entry 1

discourage, deter, weaken

Entry 2

discourage, weaken, dishearten

Collocations

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