Breast
Breast verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
Beard
Beard verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den
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