valours
Acts of courage
Valours is the British spelling of the plural of valor—instances or displays of exceptional courage, especially in battle or danger.
The word appears in formal or literary contexts: The valours of ancient warriors inspired generations.
Americans spell it valors.
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- medalsAwards for achievement
decorations · combat · battlefield · soldiers · warriors · honors · citations · distinguished
Moral soundness and consistency
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
principles · character · virtue · conviction · resolve · backbone · mettle · spirit
bravery
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
medals · decorations · combat · battlefield · soldiers · warriors · honors · citations · distinguished · meritorious
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
steadfastness · principles · character · virtue · conviction · resolve · backbone · mettle · spirit · determination
knighthood
Honorary title of nobility
medieval · heraldry · tournaments · prowess · feats · armour · quests · damsels · virtues · loyalty
valourscowardice
Absence of bravery
timidity · fearfulness · cravenness · pusillanimity · faintheartedness