What is "emboldens"

Usage examples of "emboldens".

It emboldens the wicked by impunity, debases the virtuous by servility, delivers up the world to despotism and tyranny, and dissolves all society.

With a number of drinks under each of their belts, their growing intoxication emboldens them to a state of unbridled bravado, a bravado which is growing ever more reckless and thoughtless.

Perhaps increasing publicity given to contemporary cases of child abuse emboldens adults to remember and focus on the abuse they once suffered.