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bolden Synonyms

Another word for bolden

Choosing another word for bolden depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become bold, courageous, or confident; to embolden.

Usage Example

"The early success of the pilot program helped to embolden the researchers as they sought funding for the next phase."

Strongest
embolden
Strong
encourage
hearten
fortify
steel
Weak
brace

• verb (Context 2)

To format or render printed or digital text in boldface type so that it stands out visually.

Usage Example

"Please bold the section headings in the manuscript so the hierarchy of topics is immediately clear to the reader."

Strongest
bold
boldface

Opposites of bolden

The opposite of bolden shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

daunt
discourage
intimidate
dishearten
unnerve
cow
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• Nearby Words

boisterousness
bok choy
bold
bolden
boldface
boldfaced
boldly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bolden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bolden
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