BRAZENS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

brazens

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present tense third-person singular of brazen

as in confronts

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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The administration confronts anger over rising costs, reclassified casualties and Brent crude near $95 a barrel, with gas prices and inflation squeezing Americans as Republicans try to protect narrow congressional majorities.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In the finale, Alice confronts Easton at his home and has to acknowledge that an entire cohort of people — cops, other wealthy men, even Easton’s own daughter — were complicit in his crimes.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

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The nurturing Moon in your sign faces shocking Uranus in your 7th House of Partnership, so your needs and someone else’s ask for balance.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
McBride faces Arminio for lone House seat The nominees for Delaware's only House seat were also decided, with incumbent Sarah McBride – the first trans person elected to Congress – winning the Democratic nomination after running unopposed.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

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