HEROISM Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word heroism. (close relations)
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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 | ||||||||
valor | nounn | |||||||
noun • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | ||||||||
valorousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
bravery | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear • feeling no fear | ||||||||
chivalry | nounn | |||||||
noun • courtesy towards women • the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct | ||||||||
courage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
grandeur | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand • the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct | ||||||||
greatness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence • unusual largeness in size or extent or number | ||||||||
guts | nounn | |||||||
noun • fortitude and determination | ||||||||
intrepidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • resolute courageousness | ||||||||
magnanimity | nounn | |||||||
noun • liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit | ||||||||
martyrdom | nounn | |||||||
noun • death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause • any experience that causes intense suffering | ||||||||
nobility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a privileged class holding hereditary titles • the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct • the state of being of noble birth | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
sacrifice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. • personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) • a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value • the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity • (baseball) an out that advances the base runners verb • endure the loss of • kill or destroy • sell at a loss • make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals | ||||||||
self-sacrifice | nounn | |||||||
noun • acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity | ||||||||