Embolden and Terrorize

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

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Terrorize is an antonym for embolden.

Nearby Word: emboldening

Terrorize verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: thunderstorms terrorize our cats, who all scamper downstairs when lightning flashes

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Embolden is an antonym for terrorize.

team	embolden team	terrorize team
heroes	embolden heroes	terrorize heroes

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

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