outbrave
Face down fearlessly
To outbrave is to surpass in bravery or boldness, or to face down defiantly: She outbraved the storm that sent others fleeing.
The word is literary and uncommon, appearing mostly in older texts where characters outbrave threats, enemies, or fate itself.
Resist or challenge openly
- resistOppose or refuse compliance
- confrontFace squarely, address directly
- opposeAct against something
- challengeTest of ability
stand up to · face down · rebel · disobey · unyielding · insubordinate · rebellious · obstinate
defy
Resist or challenge openly
challenge · stand up to · face down · rebel · disobey · unyielding · insubordinate · rebellious · obstinate · recalcitrant
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
undaunted · stalwart · daring · audacious · lionhearted · dauntless · intrepid · plucky · gutsy · mettlesome
excel
Surpass all others
- outperformAchieve superior results
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- transcendGo beyond limits
outshine · outclass · best · trump · outmatch · exceed · overcome · prevail · dominate · overshadow