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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California is confronting new rules for sharing public space with machines.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Bianca makes no secret of her grief, and as the two girls grow closer, Erika’s family can no longer avoid confronting Yam’s absence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

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