Definitions for embolden

embolden em·bold·en

Spelling: [em-bohl-duh n]
IPA: /ɛmˈboʊl dən/

Embolden is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 231 anagrams from letters in embolden (bdeelmno).

Definitions for embolden

verb (used with object)

  1. to make bold or bolder; hearten; encourage.

Origin of embolden

First recorded in 1495-1505; em-1 + bold + -en1

Examples for embolden

Weakening this norm could embolden other regimes to acquire or use chemical weapons.

No strike would only embolden Hezbollah, which could then decide on key military and security appointments in the next government.

We took another turn around Washington Square, trying to embolden ourself enough to go in and tell the consul all this.

That was enough to embolden me, and at the same time make me mad.

Instead of softening and conciliating, they but embolden and harden them.

And this unexpected accusation, instead of frightening her, only served to embolden her.

Eric Alterman on why the move will only embolden those who practice the politics of personal destruction.

The repulse of our army at Fredericksburg will embolden them.

embolden your will, hone your mind, and speak the truth as it speaks to you.

Did their increased confidence about Iron Dome embolden Israeli leaders to kill Qaisi?

Word Value for embolden
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13

Words with friends

17

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