Synonyms for heroism
ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əmher·o·ism

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1. heroism

   Fortitude (Latin fortis, strong) is the strength or firmness of mind or soul to endure pain or adversity patiently and determinedly. Fortitude has been defined as "passive courage," which is a good definition, but not complete. Fortitude might be termed "still courage," or "enduring courage;" it is that quality which is able not merely to endure pain or trial, but steadily to confront dangers that can not be actively opposed, or against which one has no adequate defense; it takes courage to charge a battery, fortitude to stand still under an enemy's fire. Resolution is of the mind; endurance is partly physical; it requires resolution to resist temptation, endurance to resist hunger and cold. Compare BRAVE; PATIENCE.

   Synonyms:
   courage, endurance, fortitude, resolution

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1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancynoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   valiance, gallantry, valorousness, chivalry, valiancy, politesse, valor, valour

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1. heroismnoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery, valor, courage, gallantry, prowess, daring, intrepidity, magnanimity

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1. heroismnoun

   Synonyms:
   courage, valor, bravery, prowess, fortitude, intrepidity

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1. John Lennon:

   Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war --for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I'd say we deserve ours more.

2. Lana Marks:

   Having seen them on the front lines of this battle for nearly a year, and now having had my own life in their hands, I will always remember their heroism and dedication and all that they sacrifice and risk as they fight this dangerous illness on behalf of their countrymen.

3. Prince Charles:

   The Battle of Gallipoli is truly a reminder that the Great War was truly a world war...It destroyed old empires and created new fissures, on this centenary occasion, it seems to me we must remember the heroism of both sides.

4. Joshua Homme:

   The one thing that all the guys in the band kept sharing was, it was like a shared heroism, that people came out of their homes to help. The fans that were in there, even when injured, were attempting to help each other and the band.

5. Jack Keane:

   We knew we were at war, the first battle of that war took place in the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. I visited the hospital that night, five different hospitals. We had lots of wounded. Some of them stayed for weeks. I realized that there was a significant amount of heroism that had taken place from the patients in the hospital, as well as from my officers and CEOs and civilians who joined me in the operation center who had been assisting people outside.