Beard
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
Funk
Funk verb - Draw back, as with fear or pain.
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Funk and Beard. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beard/funk
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