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heroism

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of heroism

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
  • the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
Synonyms of heroism

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, prowess, stoutness, valor, virtue
Words Related to heroism

backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spunk, temper

determination, perseverance, resolution

endurance, stamina, stomach, tenacity

audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, effrontery, gall, temerity
Near Antonyms of heroism

cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness, mousiness, timidity, timorousness

feebleness, softness, weakness

impotence, ineffectualness

hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution
Antonyms of heroism

cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

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