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courage

[ kur-ij, kuhr- ]

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noun

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
Synonyms: intrepidity, dauntlessness, fearlessness, spirit, pluck
Antonyms: cowardice
Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.

courage

/ ˈkʌrɪdʒ /

noun

the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc
the courage of one's convictions
the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs
take one's courage in both hands
to nerve oneself to perform an action
obsolete.
mind; disposition; spirit

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Word History and Origins

Origin of courage¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English corage, from Old French, equivalent to cuer “heart” (from Latin cor; heart ) + -age -age

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Word History and Origins

Origin of courage¹

C13: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, especially in spite of criticism.

More idioms and phrases containing courage

In addition to the idiom beginning with courage , also see Dutch courage ; pluck up (one's courage) .

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Synonym Study

Courage, bravery, valor, bravado refer to qualities of spirit and conduct. Courage permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage. Bravery implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle. Valor implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right. Bravado is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado.

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