Brave and Fawn

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

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Fawn is an antonym for brave.

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

Fawn verb - To use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior.

Usage example: a student who could not wait to fawn over the new teacher

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Brave is an antonym for fawn.

Nearby Words: fawning, fawner, fawned, fawny

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brave way

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