Brave and Defeat

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

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

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

Defeat verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Brave and defeat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brave" instead a verb "Defeat".

Napoleon described him as le brave des braves ("the bravest of the brave"), but would later use him as a scapegoat for his defeat at Waterloo.

Source: Useful Notes / The Napoleonic Wars
He subverts it by helping Oerstred defeat the Demon Lord to prove that he is still brave.

Source: Video Game / Live A Live
Our brave squadron leader will help us defeat her and bring back the loot to its rightful place in time!

Source: Series / Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?

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