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

But Jed was bound to outbrave me, and I was equally bound to outbrave him.

From The Jacket (Star-Rover) by London, Jack

"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."

From The Arabian Nights Entertainments by Winter, Milo

A man, or a woman for that matter, should have the courage to outbrave an oath when it hurts the innocent.

From Hetty Wesley by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Aramis wished on his part, with his nervous nature, armed with extraordinary courage, to outbrave fatigue, and employ himself with Gourville and Pelisson, but he fainted in the chair in which he had persisted sitting.

From The Vicomte De Bragelonne by Dumas père, Alexandre

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

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John