Brazen and Shirk

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

Usage example: a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

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Shirk is an antonym for brazen.

Nearby Word: brazenly

Shirk verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Brazen is an antonym for shirk.

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

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