Synonyms of breast

breast 1 of 2

noun

as in heart

the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions

deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heart
• soul
• bosom
• belly
• blood
• bone(s)
• gut
• mind
• core
• inside
• inner space
• heartstrings
• quick
• conscience

breast

2 of 2

verb

as in to face

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• face
• confront
• beard
• brave
• stand up to
• dare
• front
• withstand
• encounter
• outface
• fight
• brazen
• defy
• outbrave
• resist
• face up (to)
• meet
• approach
• battle
• combat
• affront
• challenge
• stand
• corner
• oppose
• contend (with)
• repel
• square (off)
• accost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• duck
• avoid
• dodge
• shirk
• shun
• sidestep
• eschew
• shake
• escape
• funk
• evade
• elude

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• duck
• avoid
• dodge
• shirk
• shun
• sidestep
• eschew
• shake
• escape
• funk
• evade
• elude

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