emboldens
Makes more daring
Emboldens means gives courage or confidence to.
A successful first attempt emboldens someone to try again.
The poll numbers emboldened her to run for office.
The word often carries a note of concern—what emboldens someone may lead them to act rashly or aggressively: The weak response only emboldened the attackers.
Promotes confidence in others
- strengthensIncreases force or durability
- reinforcesStrengthens or supports further
- bolstersSupports or cylindrical pillows
- fortifiesStrengthens against threat
buttresses · backs · upholds · sustains · heartens · cheers · reassures · buoys
Fills with creative urge
- spursHeel-mounted riding prods
- galvanizesRouses to sudden activity
- invigoratesFills with energy
- energizesInfuses with vigor
animates · ignites · kindles · arouses · stirs · rouses · awakens · fires up
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
intrepidity · gallantry · heroism · mettle · grit · pluck · spunk · nerve
Confidence in one's abilities
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- convictionFirmly held belief
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
self-worth · self-respect · self-reliance · assuredness · certainty · sureness · composure · aplomb
encourages
Promotes confidence in others
- strengthensIncreases force or durability
- reinforcesStrengthens or supports further
- bolstersSupports or cylindrical pillows
fortifies · buttresses · backs · upholds · sustains · heartens · cheers · reassures · buoys · steels
inspires
Fills with creative urge
- spursHeel-mounted riding prods
- galvanizesRouses to sudden activity
- invigoratesFills with energy
energizes · animates · ignites · kindles · arouses · stirs · rouses · awakens · fires up · propels
bravery
Boldness before danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- daringAdventurous courage
audacity · intrepidity · gallantry · heroism · mettle · grit · pluck · spunk · nerve · fortitude
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- convictionFirmly held belief
self-esteem · self-worth · self-respect · self-reliance · assuredness · certainty · sureness · composure · aplomb · dignity
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- promptsprompt, prompts, prompting, cue, hint
emboldensdiscourages
Lessens motivation to act
daunts · intimidates · disheartens · cows · demoralizes