The meaning of Heroism

noun

Behaviour that shows a willingness to take risks or offend people

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Many voters were shocked by the audaciousness of the candidate, but some found his style refreshing…

noun

A willingness to take bold risks.

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He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan

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Unusually strong and esp. rude confidence in yourself

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[ + to infinitive ] our mayor has the audacity to claim credit for improvements he had nothing to d…

noun

Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.

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The boldness and independence that characterized his leadership

noun

A brave and confident way of behaving that shows no fear

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He is famous for the boldness of his business methods., even critics admire his boldness.

noun

Courageous behaviour or character.

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Perhaps i'll get a medal for bravery

noun

Brave behaviour or actions

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They were awarded medals for their bravery., acts of exceptional bravery

noun

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

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She called on all her courage to face the ordeal

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The ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

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He lacked the courage to tax the american people to pay for his great society programs., it took me…

adjective

(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold.

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A daring crime

noun

Adventurous courage.

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The daring of the players brings fortune or ruin

verb

Have the courage to do something.

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A story he dare not write down

noun

Lack of fear.

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She quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness

verb

Take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.

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She plucked a blade of grass

noun

Spirited and determined courage.

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It must have taken a lot of pluck to walk along a path marked ‘danger’

verb

To remove something, esp. with a sudden movement

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Astronauts plan to use the shuttle’s robot arm to pluck the satellite out of space., she plucked he…

noun

Great courage or determination.

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He is expected to demonstrate great courage and valiance in battles

noun

Bravery or determination, especially when things are difficult, or when the situation gives no cause for hope

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The young hero's misadventures have a touching, determined valiance., the king was struck with asto…

noun

Bravery or determination, especially when things are difficult, or when the situation gives no cause for hope

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The young hero's misadventures have a touching, determined valiance., the king was struck with asto…

noun

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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The medals are awarded for acts of valour