Embolden and Terrify

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

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Terrify is an antonym for embolden.

Nearby Word: emboldening

Terrify verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: the prospect of speaking in front of a huge crowd of people absolutely terrifies me

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Embolden is an antonym for terrify.

Nearby Words: terrible, terrifying, terror, terrified

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Terrify and Embolden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/embolden/terrify

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