Definitions for emboldens

emboldens em·bold·en

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

Emboldens is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 442 anagrams from letters in emboldens (bdeelmnos).

Definitions for emboldens

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of emboldens

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

Examples for emboldens

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

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

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

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

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

The repulse of our army at Fredericksburg will embolden them.

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

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

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

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

Word Value for emboldens
Scrable

13

Words with friends

17

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