Meaning & use
valor
Great courage shown especially in facing danger, such as in battle.
See it in a sentence
The soldiers received medals for their valor during the rescue mission.
Stories of valor from the shipwreck inspired the whole town.
A note on using this word
Valor is a formal, somewhat literary word, often describing courage in combat or crisis rather than everyday bravery.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardice
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