Synonyms for Brave
6 senses across 3 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Brave" (adjective) include courageous.
Adjective
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
"Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"
Synonyms
courageous
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invulnerable to fear or intimidation
"audacious explorers" "fearless reporters and photographers" "intrepid pioneers"
Synonyms
audaciousdauntlessfearlesshardyintrepidunfearing
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bold
brightly colored and showy
"girls decked out in brave new dresses" "brave banners flying" "`braw' is a Scottish word" "a dress a bit too gay for her years" "birds with gay plumage"
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brawgay
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colorfulcolourful
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cowardly
Noun
a North American Indian warrior
Broader
warrior
people who are brave
"the home of the free and the brave"
Broader
people
Antonyms
timid
Verb
face and withstand with courage
"She braved the elements"
Synonyms
weatherendurebrave out
Broader
defy
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