Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
Despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building.
Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
EXAMPLE: They put up a brave fight’
Synonyms of brave
courageous, plucky, fearless, valiant, valorous, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, manful, macho, bold, daring, daredevil, adventurous, audacious, death-or-glory
undaunted, unflinching, unshrinking, unafraid, dauntless, indomitable, doughty, mettlesome, venturesome, stout-hearted, stout, spirited, gallant, stalwart, resolute, determined
ANTONYMS
cowardly, fearful
Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear.
EXAMPLE: Around 400 fans braved freezing temperatures to see them play’
SYNONYMS
endure, put up with, bear, withstand, weather, suffer, sustain, go through
face, confront, stand up to, meet head on, face up to, brazen out, defy
literary dare
ANTONYMS
get cold feet
