1. present participle of imbolden; making someone brave or confident; encouraging someone to be bold
Usage: often used in formal or literary contexts

1. the act or process of making someone bold or confident
Usage: gerund form; less common than the verb form

Examples

• The coach's praise was imboldening the young athlete to take more risks on the field.
• Her success in the first competition was imboldening her to enter the national tournament.
• The imboldening of the protesters came after weeks of peaceful demonstrations.
• Nothing was imboldening him to speak up in the meeting until his colleague offered support.
• The imboldening effect of the new policy encouraged more employees to share innovative ideas.
• His mentor's confidence was imboldening him to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.