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The definition of courage is the bravery and/or strength to do something that could be dangerous.

(noun)

An example of courage is the ability to stand up to a bully.

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noun

the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor
Obsolete mind; purpose; spirit

Origin: ME & OFr corage, heart, spirit < L cor, heart

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noun

The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English corage

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *corāticum

Origin: , from Latin cor, heart; see kerd- in Indo-European roots

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Courage

heroism

1. the state or condition of being a hero.

2. behavior typical of a hero. —heroic, adj.

potvaliancy, potvalor, potvalency

courage or bravery occasioned by drunkenness; Dutch courage. —potvaliant, adj.