outbrave

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈbrāv How to pronounce outbrave (audio)
Definition of outbravenext
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation

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  1. confront
  2. face
  3. brave
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  • Rodri confronted Molina, who squared up to the Manchester City midfielder.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The White House faced warnings from human rights groups, and the tournament confronted backlash over high ticket prices.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of confront
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  • What’s different this time is getting to the Diner, as both Santa Monica Blvd (which the Diner faces) and Sunset Blvd are seeing extended road work – some of it due to a water main that burst on July 16.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Two Boston city councilors are pushing for a change in city law that would require Mayor Michelle Wu to report street projects annually as Wu faces criticism for stalling road work before a city employee was killed by a truck.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of face
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  • Along the lakefront, between the smoky air and muggy weather, only a handful of runners and bikers chose to brave the outdoors.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Often, locations grow to become popular destinations thanks to good feedback from producers who braved previously unexplored countries.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 July 2026
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