BRAVES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

braves

verb

present tense third-person singular of brave

as in confronts

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade

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Recent Examples of braves In Québec, no one braves the cold without a hat, and this cashmere beanie keeps you warm while adding a touch of understated elegance. —

Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Kim Kardashian braves the New York winter chill with her plush SKIMS jacket while out and about in the city. —

Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

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Watch for being overly reactive as the Gemini moon confronts Mars.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In the memoir, Donovan confronts the origins of his mental health issues, talks about growing up poor in a 900-square-foot home managed heroically by his single mother, Donna, and how even his greatest successes on the field left him unfulfilled.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026