BRAZENING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

brazening

verb

present participle of brazen

as in confronting

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

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Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
All that was abandoned by the Chavez government in 2002-2003, after confronting the opposition and strikes from the experts in the oil industry.

— Hermes Florez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

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Domestic Shield directs counter-drone resources to locations facing the greatest operational risk.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
The fundraiser says Dileo, a single father, is now facing the financial burden of bringing his son home to Florida, in addition to funeral, burial and other unexpected expenses.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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