Beard and Shun

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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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Shun is an antonym for beard.

Nearby Words: bearded, beardless, bearding

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

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Beard is an antonym for shun.

Nearby Word: shunned

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