Bravery

Definitions

1. Being brave, courageousness.
   uncountable, usually
2. A brave act.
   countable, rare, usually
3. Splendor, magnificence.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Huntingdon's ferocity makes the reaction of staff all the more brave. To move⟳ towards danger when others are fleeing is the definition of bravery in my book. To place⟳ yourself in danger to protect⟳ others.”

“Why didst thou promise⟳ such a beauteous day, And make⟳ me travel⟳ forth without my cloak, To let⟳ base⟳ clouds o'ertake me in my way, Hiding thy brav'ry in their rotten smoke⟳?”

“In that day the Lord will take⟳ away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like⟳ the moon”

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