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- pronunciation:
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- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery.
The firefighters fought the blaze with great valor.He was killed and posthumously received a medal for valor.- synonyms:
- boldness, bravery, courage, guts, intrepidity, pluck, stout-heartedness
- antonyms:
- cowardice, pusillanimity
- similar words:
- chivalry, daring, gallantry, heroism, mettle, moxie, nerve, prowess, spunk
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| related words: |
audacity, chivalry, heart |
The word valor
contains the following part:
val, valu, valid
Latin
root
that means strength; worth
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