'Embolden' definitions:
Definition of 'embolden'
(from WordNet)
verb
Definition of 'Embolden'
From: GCIDE
- Embolden \Em*bold"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Emboldened; p. pr. & vb. n. Emboldening.] To give boldness or courage to; to encourage. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- The self-conceit which emboldened him to undertake this dangerous office. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'embolden'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abet,
- advocate,
- aid and abet,
- animate,
- assure,
- bolster,
- brace up,
- buck up,
- chance,
- cheer,
- chirk up,
- comfort,
- countenance,
- encourage,
- endorse,
- favor,
- go for,
- hazard,
- hearten,
- impel,
- inspire,
- inspirit,
- keep in countenance,
- nerve,
- reassure,
- shine upon,
- smile upon,
- steel,
- strengthen,
- subscribe,
- support,
- venture