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breast

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of breast

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 of breast

belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul
Words Related to breast

conscience, mind

breast

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of breast

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
  • breasted the diagnosis with fortitude and optimism
Synonyms of breast

beard, brave, brazen, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, outface
Words Related to breast

face up (to), front

affront

challenge

encounter, meet

accost, approach, corner

repel, resist, stand, withstand

battle, combat, contend (with), fight, oppose, square (off)
Phrases Synonymous with breast

stand up to
Near Antonyms of breast

avoid, eschew, shun

elude, escape, evade, shake
Antonyms of breast

dodge, duck, funk, shirk, sidestep

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