Braving

/ˈbɹeɪvɪŋ/

Synonyms for "braving" (18 found)

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actionadjectiveattitudebehaviorconductdescriptive attributeendeavourparticipial adjective

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act of enduranceaudaciousboldcourageous actdaringdauntlessfearlessintrepidopposing intimidationrisk takingspeaking truthstanding up to authoritystorm facingventuresome

Collocations

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act of braveryact of endurancebold actionbraving dangerbraving ethical scrutinybraving hazardsbraving public opinionbraving riskbraving the coldbraving the elementsbraving the stormbraving uncertaintybraving windscourage under fireendurance under adversityrisk taking

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

He is accustomed to braving the cold.

Source: tatoeba (1343953)

After braving perilous seas and navigating through what are now known as the Straits of Magellan, Magellan's small fleet entered an unfamiliar ocean in Nov. 1520. He called this body of water pacific, due to the calmness of the water at the time ('pacific' means peaceful).

Source: tatoeba (6679609)

Braving sub-zero temperatures, the men danced for nearly half an hour, up to their waists in the freezing water, pushing away chunks of ice floating on the river.

Source: tatoeba (8433367)

agree[…] in a most braving manner

Source: wiktionary

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