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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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Given the quality of the current crop of players, it would be brave to predict McIlroy will be able to go on a run.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously,” the senator said on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Australia has long supposed that its troops are the kind you want to be fighting alongside, but also fighting against: effective, hardy, brave and loyal while being fair and ethical.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“That was very brave, what you did,” I said.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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