outbrave

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈbrāv How to pronounce outbrave (audio)
Definition of outbravenext
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation

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  1. confront
  2. face
  3. brave
Verb
  • After overhearing the fight, Joshua Mayfield-Chavez Jr. confronted Honeywood and shot him, police said.
    Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of confronting the grumpy old man in his present, the Doctor goes back in time and changes his childhood memories right before his eyes.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of confront
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  • Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In extreme cases, companies may face multimillion-dollar settlements due to data privacy violations or failure to meet industry-specific regulations.
    Jody Brazil, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of face
Verb
  • The two braved the Topanga Mall, the San Fernando Valley’s crown jewel shopping center.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The acute and physical effects plaintiffs braved as a result of defendants’ actions were endured here.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Outbrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbrave. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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