embolden
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Joshua Burt, a regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, called the suggested sentence “woefully inadequate” and said he feared it would embolden violence against the Jewish community.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
And compared to previous incidents, the US response to the latest spat "has been muted so far, which may embolden China", said Lin and Govella.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
An emphatic victory for Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party would cement her grip on power and embolden her to pursue her vision of revitalizing Japan’s economy and raising stagnant incomes with aggressive fiscal spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
The question is whether it will embolden Washington as it seeks effective control of infrastructure assets owned or controlled by Chinese companies.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
If he called and tried to negotiate, it might embolden Vincent to make more demands.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing embolden
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week in Words: August 21 - 25, 2017
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Last Lecture
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
