Beard and Eschew

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Beard verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.

Usage example: a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den

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Eschew is an antonym for beard.

Nearby Words: bearded, beardless, bearding

Eschew verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Beard is an antonym for eschew.

Nearby Word: eschewing

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Eschew and Beard. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beard/eschew

Beard & Eschew. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/beard/eschew>.

Eschew or Beard. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/beard/eschew.

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