I. noun
1.
Synonyms: fortitude , backbone, grit, guts, intestinal fortitude, ||moxie, sand, spunk
2.
Synonyms: temerity , assurance, audacity, brashness, hardihood, hardiness
3.
Synonyms: effrontery , brashness, brass, cheek, chutzpah, confidence, ||crust, face, gall, presumption
II. verb
Synonyms: encourage 1, animate, cheer, chirk (up), embolden, enhearten, hearten, inspirit, steel, strengthen