Synonyms for heroism
ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əmher·o·ism

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1. heroism

   Fortitude (Latin fortis, strong) is the strength or firmness of mind or soul to endure pain or adversity patiently and determinedly. Fortitude has been defined as "passive courage," which is a good definition, but not complete. Fortitude might be termed "still courage," or "enduring courage;" it is that quality which is able not merely to endure pain or trial, but steadily to confront dangers that can not be actively opposed, or against which one has no adequate defense; it takes courage to charge a battery, fortitude to stand still under an enemy's fire. Resolution is of the mind; endurance is partly physical; it requires resolution to resist temptation, endurance to resist hunger and cold. Compare BRAVE; PATIENCE.

   Synonyms:
   courage, endurance, fortitude, resolution

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1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancynoun

   the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

   "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

   Synonyms:
   valiance, gallantry, valorousness, chivalry, valiancy, politesse, valor, valour

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1. heroismnoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery, valor, courage, gallantry, prowess, daring, intrepidity, magnanimity

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1. heroismnoun

   Synonyms:
   courage, valor, bravery, prowess, fortitude, intrepidity

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1. Alex Villanueva:

   I'm upset that one member's actions has reflected negatively on a department that has a history of service and heroism.

2. Al Franken:

   I mean, I consider you a hero, tremendous political courage, not, you know, the thing about five years, or five and a half years at the Hanoi Hilton; as far as I'm concerned you just sat out the war. I don't consider that real heroism. Anybody can get captured, right?

3. Teri Lesesne:

   There is so much wonderful humor here, balanced with a lot of action, it's a fresh take on heroism and what it means to be a hero. That book is pulled off so beautifully.

4. Lewis Mumford:

   Sport in the sense of a mass-spectacle, with death to add to the underlying excitement, comes into existence when a population has been drilled and regimented and depressed to such an extent that it needs at least a vicarious participation in difficult feats of strength or skill or heroism in order to sustain its waning life-sense.

5. Albert Einstein:

   Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!