heroic deeds
Brave, noble actions
Heroic deeds are acts of exceptional courage, bravery, or self-sacrifice, typically performed in dangerous or difficult circumstances.
The phrase suggests actions that go beyond ordinary duty—rescuing someone from a burning building, standing up against overwhelming odds, or risking one's life for others.
The firefighters were honored for their heroic deeds during the disaster.
While the term can be used straightforwardly, it sometimes carries an ironic or slightly grandiose tone when applied to lesser accomplishments.
- valorCourage in danger
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- noble deedsMorally admirable actions
- daringAdventurous courage
sacrifice · triumph · mythology · integrity · martyrdom · fearlessness · epic · intrepidity · battle cry · legend · fortitude · boldness · selflessness · Hercules · audacity · feats of strength · volunteerism · call to action
- heroesheroes, heroine, heroines, superhero, superheroes
- mythsmyth, legend, fable, fairy tale, folk tale
- Ancient MythsGreek mythology, Greek myths, Ariadne, Greek gods, labyrinth
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- heroismbravery, valor, courage, sacrifice, gallantry
- Medieval Chivalryhonor, loyalty, chivalry, courtesy, bravery
heroic deedscowardice
Absence of bravery
atrocities · crimes against humanity · treachery · betrayal · war crimes