Synonyms for embolden
ɛmˈboʊl dənem·bold·en

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1. emboldenverb

   Synonyms:
   boldface

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1. embolden

   Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.

   Synonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, assist, countenance, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

   Antonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

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1. cheer, hearten, recreate, emboldenverb

   give encouragement to

   Synonyms:
   recreate, vivify, jolly up, play, root on, reanimate, hearten, urge, renovate, cheer up, exhort, barrack, urge on, revivify, pep up, chirk up, animate, repair, revive, inspire, jolly along, quicken, cheer

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1. • Encourage

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1. emboldenverb

   Synonyms:
   encourage, animate, inspirit, reassure, make bold, give courage to

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1. Heino Klinck:

   Overarchingly China is concerned that the potential evolution of U.S defense policy regarding Taiwan is going to embolden Taiwan and advance the pro-independence movement, any time a U.S. official makes any comment about Taiwan with respect to strengthening the relationship or even implies that the relationship is going to be strengthened, China will push back vociferously.

2. Richard Blumenthal:

   This needs to empower and embolden the athletes who should feel they can come forward without fear of retaliation, and without intimidation.

3. David Tawil:

   This ruling, I think, marks a big shift in direction, the Feds will have to be very careful in what cases to pick and potentially prosecute and a sense that there is a vacuum could embolden some people to be less strict in analyzing their information and where it comes from.

4. Jim Ritterbusch:

   Trump appears to be attempting to micromanage the oil... to maintain strong enough production to keep global supplies in surplus, but as far as the Saudis are concerned, today's tweets could even embolden their efforts toward restraint.

5. Philip Davidson:

   The military balance in the Indo-Pacific is becoming more unfavorable for the United States and our allies, with this imbalance, we are accumulating risk that may embolden China to unilaterally change the status quo before our forces may be able to deliver an effective response.