Brave and Combat

Brave

Brave verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade

Combat and brave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Combat" instead a verb "Brave".

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

Combat

Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

Brave and combat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brave" instead a verb "Combat".

Common collocations

fire brave fire combat fire
creatures brave creatures combat creatures
dangers brave dangers combat dangers

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / The Child Thief Both boys are New Blood at the beginning of the story, but while Nick is talented at combat and brave in the face of danger, Leroy is a coward and, though violent, terrible at actual combat.
  • Series / Vikings Took a Level in Badass: Athelstan in the second season is brave and combat-trained enough to prove himself in battle and is accepted as a thane.
  • Film / Chimes at Midnight Antagonist in Mourning: "Fare thee well, brave heart," says Hal after killing Henry Percy in combat.
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