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COURAGE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word courage. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word courage. (close relations)
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bravery
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

• feeling no fear

audacity
nounn
noun

• fearless daring

• aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

boldness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

• impudent aggressiveness

• the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

daring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

adjective satellite

• disposed to venture or take risks

• radically new or original

fearlessness
nounn
noun

• feeling no fear

• the trait of feeling no fear

gallantry
nounn
noun

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

• courtesy towards women

• polite attentiveness to women

heroism
nounn
noun

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

intrepidity
nounn
noun

• resolute courageousness

nerve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

• the courage to carry on

• impudent aggressiveness

verb

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

pluck
verbv
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

spirit
nounn
noun

• the vital principle or animating force within living things

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character

• any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings

• the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)

• the intended meaning of a communication

• animation and energy in action or expression

• an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

verb

• infuse with spirit

valor
nounn
noun

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

braveness
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

courageousness
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

Best Hypernyms For COURAGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for courage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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audacity boldness bravery fearlessness fortitude gallantry heroism intrepidity spirit valor

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