Outbrave

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /aʊtˈbɹeɪv/

Definitions

1. To exhibit a level of bravery that surpasses that of another person, showing exceptional courage in challenging situations and daring undertakings
2. To show more courage than another individual especially in the face of danger or difficulty
3. To act more boldly or bravely than a rival or opponent when confronted with risk

Etymology: "Outbrave" is a plain English compound: the prefix "out-" added to "brave," meaning to surpass someone in bravery. The prefix "out-" carries the sense of doing something better than or beyond another party, as in "outrun," "outwit," or "outlast," so "outbrave" follows the same pattern, applying that idea to courage. The word belongs to a large family of verbs formed this way in English, where "out-" can attach to almost any verb or adjective to express excelling over others. Because the formation is transparent, the word needs little explanation beyond its parts: someone who outbraves another shows more daring or courage than that rival does in the same situation.

Synonyms: outdo, surpass

Antonyms: coward