Synonyms of emboldens

emboldens

verb

present tense third-person singular of embolden

as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encourages
• inspires
• heartens
• reinforces
• cheers (up)
• stimulates
• buoys (up)
• invigorates
• bears up
• animates
• enlivens
• provokes
• reassures
• inspirits
• strengthens
• steels
• enforces
• assures
• chirks (up)
• bucks up
• excites
• energizes
• fortifies
• galvanizes
• stirs
• quickens
• rallies
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• disheartens
• daunts
• saddens
• undermines
• depresses
• weakens
• demoralizes
• debilitates
• intimidates
• dispirits
• enfeebles
• hamstrings
• psychs (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emboldens

This plan from Andy Hua emboldens students to develop a connection to nature, with gardens next to classrooms, roof gardens and flexible outdoor play areas. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026

His new stance imperils Americans and emboldens China, which makes a future crisis likelier than ever. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026

With each passing month, those aggressive tactics test the moral and legal boundaries, only to be met with insufficient resistance, which, in turn, emboldens the federal immigration apparatus to push it even further. — Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026

The temperamental Moon energizes your 8th House of Intimacy, while extravagant Jupiter emboldens your 11th House of Community. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026

Supporting Iranians also emboldens those fighting for the good. — Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026

Their opposition emboldens your resourceful 8th house and your accountable 2nd house, weighing fairness against generosity. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

But for some students, a club that promotes Kirk’s beliefs surrounding women, people of color and those who identify as LGBTQ emboldens hate toward those groups on campus, and shouldn’t be allowed to continue. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Compromising on basic democratic norms like equity, justice, rights for all, and rule of law emboldens those who reject these ideals to demand more and more. — Time, 17 Nov. 2025