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brave vs withstand

withstand vs brave

brave is a noun but withstand is not a noun.

brave is an adjective but withstand is not an adjective.

brave and withstand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brave Yes Yes Yes No
withstand No No Yes No
As verbs, withstand is a hypernym of brave; that is, withstand is a word with a broader meaning than brave:
  • brave: face and withstand with courage
  • withstand: resist or confront with resistance
Other hypernyms of brave include defy, hold, hold up.
brave (noun) withstand (noun)
people who are brave
a North American Indian warrior
brave (adjective) withstand (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) withstand (verb)
face and withstand with courage stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
resist or confront with resistance
Difference between brave and withstand

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