Embolden

v. t.

1.

To give boldness or courage to; to encourage. [imp. & p. p. Emboldened ; p. pr. & vb. n. Emboldening .] The self-conceit which emboldened him to undertake this dangerous office. - Sir W. Scott.

Verb

1.

embolden - give encouragement to Synonyms: cheer, hearten, recreate

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