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courage

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

Definition of courage

[mass noun]

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery:she called on all her courage to face the ordeal
strength in the face of pain or grief:he fought his illness with great courage

Phrases

have the courage of one's convictions: act on one’s beliefs despite danger or disapproval: lead your own life and have the courage of your convictions
pluck up (or screw up or take) courage: make an effort to do something that frightens one: I plucked up the courage to go out by myself
take one's courage in both hands: nerve oneself to do something that frightens one: taking her courage in both hands, she knocked on the door

Middle English (denoting the heart, as the seat of feelings): from Old French corage, from Latin cor 'heart'

Definition of courage in the US English dictionary

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