English Synonym Finder

embolden

Definitions

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way.

To instill with boldness or spirit; to encourage.

Examples

The unexpected victory served to embolden the team for the upcoming championship match.

The politician's inflammatory rhetoric seemed to embolden his supporters to take to the streets.

Synonyms

encourage hearten inspire animate stimulate fortify nerve

Antonyms

discourage dishearten intimidate deter daunt dissuade cow