outbrave

American  

[out-breyv] / ˌaʊtˈbreɪv /

verb (used with object)

outbraved, outbraving

1. to stand up to; face defiantly.

   to outbrave charges of misconduct.

2. to surpass in bravery, courage, or daring.

   None can outbrave the great heroes of the past.

3. Archaic. to surpass in beauty, splendor, etc.

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outbrave British  

/ ˌaʊtˈbreɪv /

verb

1. to surpass in bravery

2. to confront defiantly

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Etymology

Origin of outbrave

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + brave

Example Sentences

"Then crouch no more on suppliant knee, But scorn with scorn outbrave; A Briton even in love should be A subject, not a slave."

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I declare, I should like to see if he would not outbrave you all.

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Then, heart, In with thy scorn for this outbraves thy own!

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"I see," said the genie, "that you both outbrave me, but both of you shall know by my treatment of you of what I am capable."

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The pirates called a council, and decided to give them the slip, having "outbraved them," and done as much as honour called for.

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