outbrave

[ out-breyv ]

verb (used with object)

, out·braved, out·brav·ing.

1. to stand up to; face defiantly:

   to outbrave charges of misconduct.

2. to surpass in bravery, courage, or daring:

   None can outbrave the great heroes of the past.

3. Archaic. to surpass in beauty, splendor, etc.

outbrave

/ ˌaʊtˈbreɪv /

verb

1. to surpass in bravery
2. to confront defiantly

Word History and Origins

Origin of outbrave¹

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + brave

Example Sentences

But when the Lord gave the call, they considered not their own deadness, nor were daunted with discouragements, nor staggered at the promise through unbelief, but gave glory to God, outbraving all difficulties.

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"Then crouch no more on suppliant knee, But scorn with scorn outbrave; A Briton even in love should be A subject, not a slave."

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I declare, I should like to see if he would not outbrave you all.

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Then, heart, In with thy scorn for this outbraves thy own!

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Then Douglas swore a solemn oath, And thus in rage did say: 'Ere thus I will outbraved be, One of us two shall die: I know thee well!

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