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VALOR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Example:
he received a medal for valor
Synonyms:
gallantry; heroism; valiance; valiancy; valor; valorousness; valour
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("valor" is a kind of...):
braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)
Derivation:
valorous (having or showing valor)
Context examples:
Still, as the shadows deepened, she spoke of valor and virtue, of loyalty, honor, and fame, and still they sat drinking in her words while the fire burned down and the red ash turned to gray.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
