Antonyms 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.

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

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

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1. • Encourage

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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

How to use embolden in a sentence?

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. Nancy Northup:

   We're relieved that the Louisiana law has been blocked today but we're concerned about tomorrow, (The) Court's decision could embolden states to pass even more restrictive laws when clarity is needed if abortion rights are to be protected.

3. John McCain:

   That decision sets a troubling precedent that will only empower and embolden bad actors to use cyber as an offensive weapon even more aggressively in the future.

4. Maryam Rajavi:

   The time has come for the European Union to take action. Silence and inaction under whatever pretext will only embolden the mullahs’ regime to continue its crimes and terrorism.

5. 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.

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