Embolden and Fright

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Embolden verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Fright is an antonym for embolden.

Nearby Word: emboldening

Fright verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul

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Embolden is an antonym for fright.

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Fright and Embolden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolden/fright

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