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Definition of courage - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
overcoming fearability to overcome fear and do frightening things
- He found the courage to speak in public.
2.
willpowerability to maintain will despite adversity
- Her courage helped her through tough times.
Expressions with courage
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false confidence gained from consuming alcohol
He needed some Dutch courage before his speech..
alcohol consumed to gain confidence or bravery
He needed some liquid courage before his speech.
lose bravery suddenly in a challenging situation
As the exam began, her courage deserted her.
mentally prepare to face a challenge
She gathered up her courage to speak in public.
gather bravery to face something
She mustered up courage to speak in front of the crowd.
find resolve to act despite fear
He finally plucked up courage and asked for a refund.
gather courage and overcome fear to face something hard
He had to pluck up his courage to ask for a promotion.
overcome fear to take action
He finally plucked up the courage to ask her out.
gather enough bravery to do something hard
He had to screw up courage to ask her out.
gather courage to face something difficult
She screwed up her courage and spoke to the crowd.
find the strength to do something difficult
He summoned up courage to ask for a promotion.
gather bravery to do something difficult
She had to summon up the courage to speak in front of the crowd.
summon up courage before a difficult or dangerous action
She took her courage in both hands before speaking.
strong belief in what you think is right
She showed the courage of her convictions by speaking up.
not show enough bravery when facing a challenge
His courage was found wanting during the rescue mission.
lose bravery suddenly when facing fear or danger
Courage leaves Sarah when she sees spiders.
become afraid and hesitant in a situation
She lost her courage before the big presentation.
strength to do what is right even when afraid
She showed moral courage by speaking out against injustice.
mentally prepare to face something difficult
She gathered her courage to speak in public.
gather bravery to face a challenge
She mustered the courage to speak in public.
gather strength to face something difficult or scary
You must take courage and speak your mind.
lose bravery when facing fear or danger
His courage fails him when he sees the large dog.
bravery shown when standing up for yourself or others online
She showed digital courage by defending her friend online.
metaphorical source of bravery and strength
He wore his helmet of courage into the battle of life.
Origin of courage
Latin, cor (heart) + -age (suffix)
Terms with courage included in their meaning
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admirable individual
person admired for courage or noble qualities
courage
courageous and willing to take risks
courageous
showing courage in dangerous situations
challenge courage
challenge someone to do something requiring boldness
courage
have enough courage to do something
challenge
task or action that tests courage
courage
bravery and determination in difficult situations
brave person
person showing strength and courage
military decoration
small metal item given for courage, success or service
inner strength
courage or boldness in difficult situations
courageous
showing more courage or confidence
courageous
girl who shows courage
manner
in a way that shows courage or bold confidence
courage
quality of being courageous
heroic act
exceptional display of courage
courage
acknowledge and overcome fears
emotion
regain courage or confidence after feeling afraid
courage
female admired for bravery or achievements
motivation
act with energy, courage, or determination
loss of courage
refrain from doing something due to fear
courage
face something difficult with courage
cowardly
easily frightened or lacking courage
courage
person showing determination against adversity
emotion
courage or determination to do something hard
Examples of courage in a sentence
She showed great courage by rescuing the child from the fire. It takes courage to stand up for your beliefs. His courage in the face of danger was commendable.
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- French:courage, ...
- German:Mut, Courage, ...
- Italian:coraggio, ...
- Spanish:valor, ...
- Portuguese:coragem, bravura, ...
- Chinese:勇气, 胆量, ...
- Japanese:勇気, ...
- Arabic:شَجَاعَة, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹמֶץ, ...
- Russian:мужество, ...
- Ukrainian:сміливість, ...
- Hindi:साहस, धैर्य, ...
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