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(væləʳ) regional note: in AM, use valor1. uncountable nounValour is great bravery, especially in battle. [literary] He was himself decorated for valour in the war. Synonyms: bravery, courage, heroism, spirit More Synonyms of valour 2. discretion is the better part of valour valour in British English or US valor (ˈvælə) nouncourage or bravery, esp in battle Derived forms valorous (ˈvalorous) adjective valorously (ˈvalorously) adverb Word origin C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong Examples of 'valour' in a sentencevalour An award for valour in the face of the enemy was a proper recognition of common endeavour on the battlefield.He showed valour, courage and bravery.For deeds of valour, honour and courage.Animals have served the British military with valour over the years.What they may have lacked in martial valour, they made up for in deep pockets and political skill.The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. Definition great bravery, esp. in battle He was decorated for valour in the war. Synonyms spirit boldness derring-do (archaic) fearlessness intrepidity doughtiness lion-heartedness Opposites fear , cowardice , timidity , weakness , dread , trepidation Additional synonymsDefinition the ability to face danger or pain without fear They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions. Synonyms bravery, nerve, fortitude, boldness, balls (vulgar, slang), bottle (British, slang), resolution, daring, guts (informal), pluck, grit, heroism, mettle, firmness, gallantry, valour, spunk (informal), fearlessness, intrepidity, hardihood, ballsiness (taboo, slang), dauntlessness, lion-heartedness Synonyms bravery, balls (taboo, slang), confidence, nerve, courage, guts (informal), boldness, intrepidity, indomitability, ballsiness (taboo, slang), dauntlessness, lion-heartedness, pluckiness Definition great bravery in war or danger He was awarded a medal for his gallantry. Synonyms bravery, spirit, daring, courage, nerve, guts (informal), pluck, grit, heroism, mettle, boldness, manliness, valour, derring-do (archaic), fearlessness, intrepidity, valiance, courageousness, dauntlessness, doughtiness - validity
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Additional synonymsDefinition great courage and bravery individual acts of heroism Synonyms bravery, daring, courage, spirit, fortitude, boldness, gallantry, valour, fearlessness, intrepidity, courageousness |