Brave
Brave verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Pain
Pain verb - To feel or cause physical pain.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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When they're setting his broken leg, she tells him to "be brave", thoroughly enjoying the pain he's experiencing for once.
Source: Series / The Borgias - The Nigh Invulnerable super hero is only brave because he's never had to experience pain in his life.
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In Before Watchmen: Minutemen, Mothman is a brilliant inventor and a brave hero despite being in constant, unbearable pain from a few too many bad landings.
Source: Handicapped Badass
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