courage
[kur-ij, kuhr-]
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noun
the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.
Origin of courage
Synonyms for courage
Synonym study
1. Courage, bravery, valor, bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage. Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle. Valor implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right. Bravado is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado.
Antonyms for courage
1. cowardice.
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courage
noun
Word Origin for courage
C13: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor
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