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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It takes a brave person not to captain Erling Haaland in their Fantasy Premier League team because the Manchester City striker, 25, has been simply sensational in front of goal this season.

From BBC

The brave swimmers will be donning fancy dress to take a dip in the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth.

From BBC

Last month I braved “Cake Picnic”—a viral sensation and laboratory of post-Covid social interaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

I was going to yell back, “I’d like to see how many of you will need it when we land,” but I wasn’t brave enough.

From The Wall Street Journal

He reassured them “that every effort is being made to return their son, a brave hero, for burial in Israel,” his office said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

brave

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