braveries
Displays of valor
Braveries is the plural of bravery, covering its range of meanings.
Most commonly it refers to multiple acts of courage: The medal citations described individual braveries under fire.
In older or literary usage, braveries can mean fine clothes or showy displays—brave once meant splendid as well as courageous.
Courageous deeds under peril
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- intrepidityFearless courage
audacity · nerve · pluck · guts · mettle · fortitude · dauntlessness · stoutheartedness
Elegant, showy clothing
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
- adornmentsDecorative accessories worn or displayed
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
splendor · trappings · showiness · pageantry · ostentation · plumage · frills · flourishes
Organized resistance to authority
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- standing upAssuming vertical posture
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
- challengesDifficulties requiring effort
protests · speaking out · whistleblowing · civil disobedience · dissent · opposition · insubordination · mutiny
acts of valor
Courageous deeds under peril
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
intrepidity · audacity · nerve · pluck · guts · mettle · fortitude · dauntlessness · stoutheartedness · lion-heartedness
finery
Elegant, showy clothing
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
- adornmentsDecorative accessories worn or displayed
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
regalia · splendor · trappings · showiness · pageantry · ostentation · plumage · frills · flourishes · gilt
rebellions
Organized resistance to authority
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- standing upAssuming vertical posture
- confrontationsDirect hostile encounters
challenges · protests · speaking out · whistleblowing · civil disobedience · dissent · opposition · insubordination · mutiny · uprising
braveriesfears
Feelings of dread
frights · terrors · timidities · dastardliness · fearfulness
braveriestimidities
States of fearful hesitation
meeknesses · hesitancies · timorousness · faintheartedness · shrinking
brave, bravery, bravest, braved, braver, braves, braving, unbrace