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embolden
verb em·bold·en \im-ˈbōl-dən\
: to make (someone) more confident
Full Definition of EMBOLDEN
transitive verb
: to instill with boldness or courage
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First Known Use of EMBOLDEN
15th century
Related to EMBOLDEN
- Synonyms
- bear up, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), encourage, hearten, inspire, inspirit, steel
- Antonyms
- daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
Rhymes with EMBOLDEN
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