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bolster confidence

[ˈboʊlstər ˈkɑːnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
fortalecer a confiança
1. to strengthen, support, or increase someone's confidence or self-assurance
The coach's pep talk helped bolster confidence in the team before the big game.
O discurso de incentivo do treinador ajudou a fortalecer a confiança da equipe antes do grande jogo.
2. to provide support or encouragement that makes someone feel more assured
Positive feedback can bolster confidence in young students.
Comentários positivos podem fortalecer a confiança em alunos jovens.
NYC Slang
pump up someone's confidence; give someone a confidence boost
Synonyms
boost confidencestrengthen confidencebuild confidenceenhance confidenceincrease confidencereinforce confidence
Antonyms
undermine confidencediminish confidenceweaken confidenceerode confidenceshake confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer a confiança
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
reforçar a confiança
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
reforçar a confiança
Preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a shot in the arm
build someone up
restore faith in
regain one's footing
get one's mojo back
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