Definition of "emboldens" [emboldens]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of embolden. (verb)

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• "Chavez shaking hands with Putin emboldens his supporters and casts doubt on America painting him as "an enemy"."
• "The failure to stand up for free expression emboldens those who would attack and undermine it."
• ""The failure to stand up for free expression emboldens those who would attack and undermine it," says the statement."