Vocabulary
Emboldened
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something
Urdu meaning
حوصلے بلند، جرات دینا، ابھارنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It seems that the US has been emboldened by its rescue last week of two soldiers who had been downed over Iranian territory while violating that country`s sovereignty.
Dawn Editorials —
Apocalyptic threats
— 2026-04-08
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Deeming Iran to be at its weakest with its regional allies degraded and also emboldened by his action in Venezuela, Trump figured this was an opportune moment to strike, egged on by Israel.
Dawn Editorials —
Trump`s reckless gambit
— 2026-03-09
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Emboldened by Bangladesh, Pakistan too dug in its heels, announcing ongoing internal deliberations, with a final call on World Cup participation to be made by the Pakistani government on Feb 1.
Dawn Editorials —
Crisis of neutrality at ICC
— 2026-02-06
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The alacrity with which parliament passed the 26th and 27th Amendments has also emboldened such demands.
Dawn Editorials —
Karachi`s quagmire
— 2026-01-31
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The recently signed `landmark` trade deal with India is one knee-jerk reaction.Will an emboldened Israel now expand its frontiers into adjacent Lebanon and Syria?
Dawn Editorials —
Towering hubris
— 2026-01-29
Synonyms
give courage, make brave/braver, encourage, hearten, strengthen, fortify
Antonyms
dishearten, discourage
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