embolden | Definition of embolden

Synonyms and Antonyms of embolden

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 embolden

bear up, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), encourage, hearten, inspire, inspirit, steel

Words Related to embolden

animate, enliven, invigorate

enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

assure, reassure

boost, energize, excite, galvanize, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

Near Antonyms of embolden

demoralize, depress, sadden

debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken

intimidate, psych (out)

Antonyms of embolden

daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit