Courage and Defiance

Courage

Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

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Defiance and courage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defiance" instead a noun "Courage".

Nearby Words: courageous, courageously

Defiance noun - Refusal to obey.

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Courage and defiance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courage" instead a noun "Defiance".

Nearby Words: defiant, defied, defiantly

pure	pure courage	pure defiance
true	true courage	true defiance
sheer	sheer courage	sheer defiance
actual	actual courage	actual defiance
Other adjectives: great, greater.

When a maiden warrior screams in defiance and courage as she dies in battle, the gods strike her with lightning, rescuing her to Valhalla.

Source: Literature / Immortals After Dark
Synopsis: (As given by author) The Air Nomads weren't known for courage, or defiance, or strong family ties.

Source: Fanfic Recs / The Legend of Korra
Central Theme: Sometimes it is defiance that requires the most courage.

Source: Video Game / Bravely Default

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