brave

[breyv] / breɪv /

ADJECTIVE

bold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous audacious confident courageous daring dashing fearless foolhardy gallant gutsy heroic reckless resolute spirited spunky stout strong valiant

STRONG

chin-up firm forward game hardy militant stalwart

WEAK

chivalrous dauntless defiant doughty gritty herolike imprudent indomitable intrepid lionhearted nervy plucky stouthearted unabashed unafraid unblenching undauntable undaunted undismayed unfearful valorous venturesome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid careful cautious cowardly fearful irresolute meek mild shy timid unadventurous weak

WEAK

frightened humble reticent retiring

VERB

endure bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront defy go through withstand

STRONG

bear beard challenge court dare face risk suffer support venture

WEAK

face off fly in the face of outdare stand up to take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

break down capitulate complain dodge fear give up hide run away skip

Example Sentences

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Newby, 35, will later receive the George Medal, which recognises brave civilian acts.

From BBC

“The young lady is incredibly brave to come forward to report,” said Deputy Dist.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm really proud of him and it's a really brave thing to do, to come out and speak about something that you're insecure about and that you do keep hidden."

From BBC

You did an incredibly brave thing by coming forward.

From Los Angeles Times

A few brave contrarians, such as Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat, argue that higher oil prices might actually provide a boost to the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch

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