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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.

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

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