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θράσος — meaning in English

thrasos

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English meaning

  • audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  • cheek noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
  • effrontery noun Insolent and shameless audacity.
  • gall noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
  • impudence noun Bold, disrespectful behaviour or speech that shows no shame.

Senses

θράσος is used for these senses in English:

  • audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
  • cheek (figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
  • effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
  • gall (uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.

audacity — full definition

  1. noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  2. noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.

cheek — full definition

  1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
  2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
  3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.

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