Meaning & use
bravery
The quality of showing courage in the face of danger, pain, or difficulty.
See it in a sentence
The firefighter's bravery saved three children trapped on the building's top floor.
It took real bravery for her to speak against the decision in front of the whole board.
A note on using this word
Bravery usually emphasizes a specific courageous act, while 'courage' can also describe an inner trait someone possesses generally.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardice
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