STEELING Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

steeling

verb

present participle of steel

as in encouraging

to fill with courage or strength of purpose hoped that his inspirational talk would steel the youths in the pursuit of their dreams

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as in strengthening

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure years of running a farm had steeled the hard-bitten woman

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as in bracing

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally he had spent the previous night steeling himself for the moment when he would demand a raise

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Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.

Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The recent record highs in the S&P 500 were partly driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve would continue cutting interest rates through 2025, making borrowing cheaper and encouraging economic activity.

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

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