Meaning of the word embolden in English

What does embolden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

embolden

US /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/
UK /ɪmˈbəʊl.dən/
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Verb

to give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way

Example:
The success of their first project emboldened them to try something even more ambitious.
The lack of police presence emboldened the looters.