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отва́га — meaning in English

otvaga

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English meaning

  • bravery noun The quality of facing danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
  • courage noun The ability to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being overcome by fear.
  • daring adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
  • gallantry noun Great courage, especially in battle or under difficult circumstances.
  • prowess noun Exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
  • spunk noun Courage, spirit, or determination.
  • valiance noun The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.
  • valour noun Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Senses

отва́га is used for these senses in English:

  • bravery (usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
  • courage The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
  • daring Boldness.
  • gallantry chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
  • prowess (uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
  • spunk (uncountable) Courage; spirit; mettle; determination.
  • valiance The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.
  • valour Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

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