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emboldens

verb , present tense third-person singular of embolden

Synonyms and Antonyms of emboldens

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

his poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder

Synonyms of emboldens

bears up, bucks up, buoys (up), cheers (up), chirks (up), encourages, heartens, inspires, inspirits, steels

Words Related to emboldens

animates, enlivens, invigorates

enforces, fortifies, reinforces (also reenforces), strengthens

assures, reassures

boosts, energizes, excites, galvanizes, provokes, quickens, rallies, stimulates, stirs

Near Antonyms of emboldens

demoralizes, depresses, saddens

debilitates, enfeebles, hamstrings, undermines, weakens

intimidates, psychs (out)

Antonyms of emboldens

daunts, discourages, disheartens, dispirits

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