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So, this has lead me to be confused as to whether or not I use the word "brave" in the same sense as others.

In direct opposition to M-W, which says (in a roundabout way) that withstanding fear is brave. Which means that to be brave, one cannot have fear. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear bravery. Bullies might hit, kick, or push to hurt people, or use words to call names. Random House Dictionary defines brave much the same as M-W, but defines courage: Which I think is silly, because a lot of people I would consider brave, did their brave acts despite having fear. Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things But, Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary defines brave: Which tends to agree with my original premise. Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty For instance, if a normally timid person, one who would normally run away from danger, were to risk his life to save a child being attacked by a dog, I would consider that person (usually considered a wimp) to be very brave.Ī rather weak definition. Mostly questions about who the hell Ranboo is, answered with He’s that quiet tall kid, or he’s the salutatorian, second in his class, he’s on the honors track, hes new, he lives in town. For me, if someone is brave, it has always meant that they face certain dangers or situations, even though doing so is something that scares the living daylights out of them.