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Verb related to confidence that means unconvincing

English Language & Usage Asked by rotibrus on September 17, 2020

Please help me find the correct verb to fill in the blank:

His actions don’t ….. confidence.

I think it means that his actions do little or none to convince others.

2 Answers

The idiomatic expression is to inspire confidence.

inspire confidence (ldoceonline)

(=make people feel confident because they trust your ability)
- His driving hardly inspires confidence.
- The hospital’s record does not inspire confidence.

Answered by Kris on September 17, 2020

The other potential word is:

Invigorate (adjective) OED

Meaning: Give strength or energy to.

Usage: Trump press conference failed to invigorate confidence in achieving stronger growth in the USA1.

Your sentence,

His actions don't invigorate confidence.

Answered by Ubi hatt on September 17, 2020

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