Synonyms of breast

breast 1 of 2

noun

ˈbrest 

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breast

Noun

Much like the Women’s Health Initiative, the HABITS trial – along with a similar study called the Stockholm Trial – gained much attention by suggesting that menopausal hormone therapy was unacceptably risky for breast cancer survivors. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Most undergo breast-conserving surgeries known as a lumpectomy, while fewer than 30% undergo mastectomies. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Verb

Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you. — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025

How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors? — Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2024