Synonyms for valor
ˈvæl ərval·or

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1. valor

   Bravery, courage, heroism, and intrepidity may be silent, spiritual, or passive; they may be exhibited by a martyr at the stake. Prowess and valor imply both daring and doing; we do not speak of the prowess of a martyr, a child, or a passive sufferer. Valor meets odds or perils with courageous action, doing its utmost to conquer at any risk or cost; prowess has power adapted to the need; dauntless valor is often vain against superior prowess. Courage is a nobler word than bravery, involving more of the deep, spiritual, and enduring elements of character; such an appreciation of peril as would extinguish bravery may only intensify courage, which is resistant and self-conquering; courage applies to matters in regard to which valor and prowess can have no place, as submission to a surgical operation, or the facing of censure or detraction for conscience' sake. Compare BRAVE; FORTITUDE.

   Synonyms:
   bravery, courage, gallantry, heroism, intrepidity, prowess

   Antonyms:
   cowardice, cowardliness, effeminacy, fear, pusillanimity, timidity

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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:
   heroism, valiance, gallantry, valorousness, chivalry, valiancy, politesse, valour

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1. valornoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery (especially in war), courage, prowess, boldness, spirit, daring, gallantry, intrepidity

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1. valornoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery

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1. List of paraphrases for "valor":

   bravery, courage, value, gallantry

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How to use valor in a sentence?

1. William Shakespeare:

   In false quarrels there is no true valor.

2. Walter Lord, World War II Memorial in Washington, DC:

   Even against the greatest of odds, there is something in the human spirit- a magic blend of skill, faith, and valor- that can lift men from certain defeat to incredible victory.

3. Katie Lawhon:

   It is upholding the highest level of what the Army says is honorable service. the story of his valor and sacrifice at the center of the Union battle line ... is a very inspiring story to a lot of people who study Gettysburg.

4. Darrell Issa:

   It is to this day the most unique US-Soviet aerial combat dogfight in the history of the Cold War, the heroism and valor he demonstrated for 35 harrowing minutes 70 years ago in the skies over the North Pacific and the coast of North Korea saved the lives of his fellow pilots, shipmates, and crew. His story is one for the ages, but is now being fully told.

5. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel:

   The valor that struggles is better than the weakness that endures.