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[ noun ] the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

Examples

"he showed great heroism in battle" "he received a medal for valor"

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

The Providence_Daily_Journal , however , stated that Brown 's courage , bravery , and heroism `` in a good cause would make a man a martyr ; it gives something of dignity even to a bad one '' .

(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)

Libertines recalled the heroism of the past and demanded : `` Are we going_to allow the Protestant_Pope , Master_Calvin , to curtail our liberty ?

Related terms

courage

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