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brave vs defy

defy vs brave

brave is a noun but defy is not a noun.

brave is an adjective but defy is not an adjective.

brave and defy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brave Yes Yes Yes No
defy No No Yes No
As verbs, defy is a hypernym of brave; that is, defy is a word with a broader meaning than brave:
  • brave: face and withstand with courage
  • defy: resist or confront with resistance
Other hypernyms of brave include hold, hold up, withstand.
brave (noun) defy (noun)
people who are brave
a North American Indian warrior
brave (adjective) defy (adjective)
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
brightly colored and showy
brave (verb) defy (verb)
face and withstand with courage challenge
resist or confront with resistance
elude, especially in a baffling way
Difference between brave and defy

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