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ˈvæl ərval·or

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English Synonyms and Antonyms2.0 / 3 votes

  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

Princeton's WordNet1.5 / 2 votes

  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

Dictionary of English Synonymes4.0 / 1 vote

  1. valornoun

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

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words1.0 / 1 vote

  1. valornoun

    Synonyms:
    bravery

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "valor":

    bravery, courage, value, gallantry

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#410value
#8595courage
#23738valor
#27839bravery
#33470prowess
#36691heroism
#49020chivalry
#58727valour
#66567gallantry
#190373intrepidity

How to use valor in a sentence?

  1. President Obama:

    Even if he had never performed the actions for which he is being recognized here today, Ed Byers would be long remembered for his compassion, his sacrifice and his endurance: 11 overseas deployments, nine combat tours, recipient of the Purple Heart twice, Bronze Star with valor five times.

  2. President George H.W. Bush:

    During Operation Desert Storm, our troops served with valor and honor to defend what was right and just. Some lost their lives; others still live today with the wounds suffered in battle. Their sacrifices must not be forgotten.

  3. Duncan Hunter:

    To say that there is not one act of valor that is consistent with the requirements for the Medal of Honor is a real disservice to every service person who fought and sacrificed.

  4. Duncan Hunter:

    There are countless examples of extreme valor during intense, close-quarter combat, but for some reason, starting with the (George W.) Bush administration, there was a concerted effort to not recognize acts of courage with the Medal of Honor.

  5. 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.


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