emboldened

Yet while he now might feel emboldened at building out scenes in larger ways, Baumbach also knows when to pull it back, zeroing in on the heart of a moment.

This perception that the Fed would quickly step in if any real trouble arose emboldened a generation of investors who seized every chance to buy stocks at what felt like a discount.

The result today is a splintered right and emboldened radicals.

Or face off emboldened settlers who make increasing forays into the village to burn cars or destroy property?

The global spotlight has emboldened Al-Houthi, who in almost-weekly speeches by video from an undisclosed location has positioned himself as the most prominent Arab and Muslim leader standing up for Palestinians.