Courage and Principle

Courage

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

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

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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Courage and principle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courage" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

human	human courage	human principle
high	high courage	high principle
physical	physical courage	physical principle
similar	similar courage	similar principle
Other adjectives: abstract, original, sheer, real, extreme, necessary, moral.

The Nighthawk Chronicles: Raven finally works up the courage to tell admitted demon-hunter Xander that she's half-demon, hoping their friendship will keep him from killing her on principle.

Source: Didn't Think This Through
In a society which lauds physical strength and detests the cowardly Ferengi on principle, this is totally unheard of (although what attracted her is his courage and straight-up audacity, which are values in both cultures).

Source: Kavorka Man

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