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encourage vs embolden

embolden vs encourage

encourage and embolden both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encourage No No Yes No
embolden No No Yes No
As verbs, embolden is a hyponym of encourage; that is, embolden is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than encourage:
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  • embolden: give encouragement to
Other hyponyms of encourage include barrack, cheer, exhort, inspire, pep up, root on, urge, urge on, foster, nurture, hollo, cheer, hearten, recreate, draw out, bring out, goad, spur.
encourage (verb) embolden (verb)
spur on give encouragement to
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
contribute to the progress or growth of
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