Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "courage" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

cowardice cowardice cowardly cowardly lion lion

Derived Terms

Dutch courage courage of one's convictions courageless courageous digital courage discourage encourage gather up one's courage liquid courage pluck up one's courage screw up one's courage take courage take one's courage in both hands

Distinct From

cowardice

Etymologically Related To

cardiac

Has Property

contagious

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

spirit

Type Of (IsA)

confidence resolve spirit trait virtue

Related Terms

bield bravado brave cardiac chutzpah cojones fearlessness hero heroism impudence mettle piss and vinegar pith spirit

Related Terms

afraid bield bravery bravery strong cardiac confident cowardly cowardly dog cowardly lion dog encourage fearlessness frightening incautious inconsiderate intimidate lion personality personality trait strong trait valor

Synonym Network

bravery bravura courageousness

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