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emboldened

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em·bold·en  (m-bldn)
tr.v. em·bold·ened, em·bold·en·ing, em·bold·ens
To foster boldness or courage in; encourage. See Synonyms at encourage.
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Adj.1.emboldened - made bold or courageous
bold - fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure"
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