Synonyms of heartens

heartens

verb

present tense third-person singular of hearten

as in inspires

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

thinking we were hopelessly lost, we were heartened by the sight of a familiar farmhouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspires
• encourages
• emboldens
• reinforces
• cheers (up)
• bears up
• buoys (up)
• invigorates
• stimulates
• animates
• enlivens
• reassures
• inspirits
• provokes
• steels
• strengthens
• chirks (up)
• assures
• reenforces
• enforces
• bucks up
• energizes
• stirs
• excites
• fortifies
• galvanizes
• quickens
• rallies
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• disheartens
• daunts
• saddens
• depresses
• undermines
• demoralizes
• weakens
• debilitates
• dispirits
• enfeebles
• intimidates
• hamstrings
• psychs (out)