courage
[ kur-ij, kuhr- ]
/ ˈkɜr ɪdʒ, ˈkʌr- /
noun
the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Obsolete.
the heart as the source of emotion.
Idioms for courage
have the courage of one's convictions,
to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.
Origin of courage
SYNONYMS FOR courage
synonym study for courage
1.
Courage,
bravery,
valor,
bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct.
Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear:
to take (or lose) courage.
Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness:
bravery in a battle.
Valor implies heroic courage:
valor in fighting for the right.
Bravado is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery:
empty bravado.
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British Dictionary definitions for courage
courage
/ (ˈkʌrɪdʒ) /
noun
the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc
the courage of one's convictions
the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
take one's courage in both hands
to nerve oneself to perform an action
obsolete
mind; disposition; spirit
Word Origin for courage
C13: from Old French
corage, from
cuer heart, from Latin
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Idioms and Phrases with courage
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