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HEROISM Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word heroism. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For HEROISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for heroism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
bravery courage audacity boldness braveness chivalry courageousness fearlessness gallantry nobility valor

Alternatives for GALLANTRY

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