Brave and Toady

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

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Toady is an antonym for brave.

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

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

Usage example: a satirical novel about an amoral go-getter who toadies his way to the top of the corporate ladder

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Brave is an antonym for toady.

Nearby Words: toadying, toad, toadyism, toadied

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