Synonyms of emboldens

emboldens

verb

present tense third-person singular of embolden

as in inspires

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

• inspires
• encourages
• heartens
• reinforces
• cheers (up)
• stimulates
• buoys (up)
• invigorates
• bears up
• animates
• enlivens
• provokes
• reassures
• inspirits
• strengthens
• steels
• enforces
• reenforces
• assures
• chirks (up)
• excites
• bucks up
• 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)