Bolt and Brave

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Bolt verb - To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening.

Usage example: the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching

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Brave is an antonym for bolt.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

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

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Bolt is an antonym for brave.

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

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