Empowerment Vocabulary

verb to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate

• The government worked to emancipate the oppressed group from years of discrimination.
• She felt a sense of freedom and empowerment after she decided to emancipate herself from a toxic relationship.
• I'm ready to emancipate myself from this dead-end job and start pursuing my dreams.
• Learning to forgive and let go of past grievances can help emancipate your mind from negative thoughts.

verb to give support, confidence, or hope to someone

• It is important to encourage students to pursue higher education.
• I always try to encourage my friends to follow their dreams.
• Dude, you gotta encourage her to ask him out!
• The warm weather encourages flowers to bloom in the spring.

noun the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

adjective encouraging

• The teacher provided words of encouragement to the students before their exam.
• I always appreciate your encouragement when I'm feeling down.
• Thanks for the pep talk, your encouragement means a lot to me.
• She was the light of encouragement in a dark time of my life.

verb to set free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; to release or rescue

• The country's military forces were able to liberate the city from enemy occupation.
• We need to liberate ourselves from this toxic relationship.
• Let's liberate some snacks from the pantry before the movie starts.
• Reading a good book can liberate your mind from the stresses of everyday life.

noun the act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

• The country celebrated its liberation from colonial rule.
• We finally achieved our liberation from that awful job.
• I'm all about that self-liberation, man.
• Reading books is a form of mental liberation.

adjective describing or relating to the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something; inspiring or encouraging

• The motivational speaker delivered an inspiring speech to the audience.
• I always feel pumped up after watching a motivational video.
• That Instagram post was so motivational, it really got me going.
• The sunrise over the mountains was like a motivational painting come to life.

noun the act of defending oneself, especially by physically repelling an attack

adjective relating to the act of defending oneself

• Learning self-defense techniques can help individuals protect themselves in dangerous situations.
• I signed up for a self-defense class to feel more confident walking alone at night.
• My friend showed me some cool self-defense moves that she learned from YouTube.
• Mental self-defense is just as important as physical self-defense in dealing with toxic people.

adjective describing a person who makes their own decisions and choices without being influenced by others

• The individual was praised for their self-determined approach to achieving their goals.
• She's always been a self-determined person, never letting anything get in her way.
• You gotta be self-determined if you want to make it in this world.
• Like a river carving its path through the land, she was self-determined in creating her own destiny.

noun a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value

verb to have or demonstrate a high level of self-esteem

• She focused on self-esteeming activities to improve her confidence.
• He's always self-esteeming himself in front of others.
• Stop self-esteeming so much, it's getting annoying.
• Her self-esteeming attitude was like a shield against negativity.

noun a feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; a sense of one's own dignity and worth

• Maintaining self-respect is essential in any professional setting.
• Hey, don't let anyone bring down your self-respect like that.
• You gotta have some self-respect and stand up for yourself.
• Her self-respect was like a suit of armor, protecting her from negativity.

verb to talk louder or more clearly in order to be heard or understood

• Please speak up so that everyone in the room can hear your thoughts clearly.
• Hey, can you speak up a bit? I can't hear you over the music.
• Yo, speak up, man! I can't catch what you're saying.
• It's time to speak up and let your voice be heard on this important issue.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Uplifting' describes something that makes one feel happy, hopeful, or inspired.

• The uplifting speech delivered by the president inspired the nation.
• Watching that movie always puts me in an uplifting mood.
• That song is so uplifting, it's my go-to when I need a pick-me-up.
• Her presence was like an uplifting breeze on a hot summer day.

pronoun a pronoun that refers to the person being addressed or to the person or people being spoken or written to

• It is important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
• Make sure you treat yourself to something nice every once in a while.
• Don't forget to give yourself a break, you deserve it.
• Sometimes you need to distance yourself from a situation to give yourself clarity.

noun a regard for one's own well-being and happiness (chiefly considered as a desirable rather than narcissistic characteristic)

• Self-love is essential for maintaining a healthy sense of self-worth and well-being.
• It's important to practice self-love and take care of yourself.
• You gotta show yourself some love and treat yo' self!
• Self-love is like watering a plant - without it, you won't grow and thrive.

adjective describing a state of being in a relationship with oneself, often used as an alternative to the term 'single'

• Many individuals are choosing to remain self-partnered rather than entering into traditional relationships.
• I've decided to embrace being self-partnered for now and focus on my own personal growth.
• Who needs a significant other when you can be happily self-partnered?
• Being self-partnered allows you to be fully independent and in control of your own happiness.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions of how, when, where, or to what extent.

interjection A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or feeling.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite.

• I understand your perspective, but I must respectfully disagree. Sorry, not sorry!
• I know you're upset, but I'm just being honest. Sorry, not sorry!
• I'm gonna say what I want, and if you don't like it, tough luck. Sorry, not sorry!
• My words may sting a bit, but they come from a place of truth. Sorry, not sorry!

noun a term used to describe the empowerment of girls and women, often associated with feminism and gender equality

• The concept of girl power emphasizes the strength and empowerment of women in society.
• We're all about that girl power, supporting and uplifting each other.
• Girl power is all about women standing up for themselves and each other.
• She exudes girl power, showing confidence and resilience in the face of challenges.

noun a Muslim woman who wears a headscarf or veil covering the head and chest

• The hijabi woman attended the conference wearing a beautiful headscarf.
• I saw a group of hijabis shopping at the mall together.
• She's a cool hijabi who always knows the latest fashion trends.
• Being a hijabi in a non-Muslim country can sometimes feel like standing out in a crowd.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, degree, etc.

• She unapologetically presented her research findings to the board of directors.
• He unapologetically wore his favorite Hawaiian shirt to the formal event.
• She unapologetically told him to mind his own business.
• The artist painted unapologetically, letting his emotions guide each brushstroke.

verb to free from bondage or restraint; to liberate

• The government's new policies aim to disenthral the economy from excessive regulations.
• I need to disenthral myself from this toxic relationship.
• I'm trying to disenthral myself from all the drama in my life.
• Reading a good book can disenthral your mind from everyday stress.

noun a type of contraceptive device that is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections

• The female condom is a type of barrier method used for contraception.
• Have you ever tried using a female condom before?
• I heard female condoms are a game changer in the bedroom.
• Using a female condom is like taking control of your own sexual health.

noun A term used to describe a female hero or a woman who displays great courage, strength, and determination.

• The shero of the novel was a strong and courageous woman who fought for justice.
• My mom is my shero because she always knows how to handle any situation.
• That singer is a total shero - she's so cool and talented!
• In the world of finance, she was considered a shero for her ability to make smart investments.