Outbrave
What it means
To face or surpass a challenge through greater courage.
Reach for it when describing someone who surpasses another or a danger through courage
The smallest climber managed to outbrave everyone during the storm.
Words to choose between 5
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everyday
face down
Fits when steady confrontation overcomes a threat
Careful Facing down can imply intimidation.
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warm
stand up to
Fits when courageous resistance should sound accessible
Careful Standing up may not end in victory.
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formal
defy
Fits when bold resistance to danger or authority matters
Careful Defiance need not surpass another person's courage.
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formal
outface
Fits when confidence makes the opponent yield
Careful Outface emphasizes composure and gaze more than bravery.
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literary
outdare
Fits when greater willingness to face risk is central
Careful Outdare is almost as rare as outbrave.
Opposites 3
- cower before
- yield to
- fear
Common phrases 3
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outbrave the storm
The smallest climber tried to outbrave the storm until shelter opened.
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outbrave a rival
She did not need to outbrave a rival to prove her courage.
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attempt to outbrave
No one should attempt to outbrave unsafe river conditions.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Outbrave is rare and can glorify needless risk; defy or face down is usually clearer.
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