emprise
Bold knightly quest
Emprise is an archaic or literary word for a bold undertaking or chivalric adventure—the kind of daring enterprise a knight might pursue: knights famous for their emprise.
The word survives mainly in historical fiction and poetry, carrying a flavor of medieval romance and heroic endeavor.
Organized exploratory journey
- questSeeking journey for something
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- endeavorPurposeful sustained attempt
- exploitNotable act or abuse
adventure · odyssey · journey · mission · pursuit · crusade · feat · deed
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
fearlessness · daring · intrepidity · mettle · pluck · prowess · audacity · gallantry
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
exploit · adventure · odyssey · journey · mission · pursuit · crusade · feat · deed · campaign
bravery
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
boldness · fearlessness · daring · intrepidity · mettle · pluck · prowess · audacity · gallantry · resoluteness
knight
Honored mounted soldier
nobility · gallantry · tournament · joust · heraldry · squire · lance · armor · paladin · champion
risk
Possibility of harm
endangerment · daring · hazardous · perilous · venturesome · reckless · audacious · brave · challenge · ordeal
emprisecowardice
Absence of bravery
timidity · safe bet · sure thing · safety · caution
empriseinaction
Deliberate nonmovement
passivity · idleness · torpor · stagnation · withdrawal