HEROISM Synonyms
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 | ||||||
