Heroism vs. Courage — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Heroism and Courage
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Heroism
Great bravery
They fought with exemplary heroism
Courage
Courage (also called bravery or valour) is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valour is courage or bravery, especially in battle.
Heroism
Heroic conduct or behavior.
Courage
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
She called on all her courage to face the ordeal
Heroism
Heroic characteristics or qualities; courage.
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Courage
The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.
Heroism
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.
Courage
The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business.
Heroism
The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.
Heroism is the self-devotion of genius manifesting itself in action.
Courage
The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.
He plucked up the courage to tell her how he felt.
Heroism
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
Courage
The ability to maintain one's will or intent despite either the experience of fear, frailty, or frustration; or the occurrence of adversity, difficulty, defeat or reversal. Moral fortitude.
Courage
(obsolete) To encourage.
Courage
The heart; spirit; temper; disposition.
So priketh hem nature in here corages.
My lord, cheer up your spirits; our foes are nigh,and this soft courage makes your followers faint.
Courage
Heart; inclination; desire; will.
I'd such a courage to do him good.
Courage
That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.
The king-becoming graces . . . Devotion, patience, courage, fortitude,I have no relish of them.
Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it.
Courage
To inspire with courage; to encourage.
Paul writeth unto Timothy . . . to courage him.
Courage
A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear
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