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encourage courage
[en-KUR-ij KUR-ij]
verb phrase
encorajar a coragem
1.
to inspire or give confidence to someone to be brave; to promote boldness or fearlessness
The coach encouraged courage in his players before the championship game.
O treinador encorajou a coragem em seus jogadores antes do jogo do campeonato.
2.
to support or foster acts of bravery and moral strength
Parents should encourage courage in their children when facing challenges.
Os pais devem encorajar a coragem em seus filhos ao enfrentar desafios.
Synonyms
inspire bravery
foster confidence
promote boldness
instill courage
embolden
Antonyms
discourage
intimidate
undermine confidence
deter
dishearten
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encorajar a coragem
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
encorajar a coragem
formal and colloquial usage
Rio de Janeiro
dar coragem
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
encorajar a coragem
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take courage
pluck up courage
summon courage
steel one's courage
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