Synonyms for valor
ˈvæl ərval·or

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1. valor

   Bravery, courage, heroism, and intrepidity may be silent, spiritual, or passive; they may be exhibited by a martyr at the stake. Prowess and valor imply both daring and doing; we do not speak of the prowess of a martyr, a child, or a passive sufferer. Valor meets odds or perils with courageous action, doing its utmost to conquer at any risk or cost; prowess has power adapted to the need; dauntless valor is often vain against superior prowess. Courage is a nobler word than bravery, involving more of the deep, spiritual, and enduring elements of character; such an appreciation of peril as would extinguish bravery may only intensify courage, which is resistant and self-conquering; courage applies to matters in regard to which valor and prowess can have no place, as submission to a surgical operation, or the facing of censure or detraction for conscience' sake. Compare BRAVE; FORTITUDE.

   Synonyms:
   bravery, courage, gallantry, heroism, intrepidity, prowess

   Antonyms:
   cowardice, cowardliness, effeminacy, fear, pusillanimity, timidity

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

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:
   heroism, valiance, gallantry, valorousness, chivalry, valiancy, politesse, valour

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1. valornoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery (especially in war), courage, prowess, boldness, spirit, daring, gallantry, intrepidity

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1. valornoun

   Synonyms:
   bravery

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1. List of paraphrases for "valor":

   bravery, courage, value, gallantry

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How to use valor in a sentence?

1. Sir Thomas Browne:

   It is a brave act of valor to condemn death, but where life is more terrible than death it is then the truest valor to dare to live.

2. Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince:

   ...it is a base thing to look to others for your defense instead of depending upon yourself. That defense alone is effectual, sure, and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valor.

3. Katie Lawhon:

   The story of his valor and sacrifice at the center of the Union battle line ... is a very inspiring story to a lot of people who study Gettysburg.

4. Carl Sandburg:

   Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes.

5. The President:

   It was one of the largest and most daring rescue missions in American history. Pat and his team rescued 75 captives and killed 20 ISIS terrorists. Pat, you embody the righteous glory of American valor. We stand in awe of your heroic, daring and gallant deeds, you truly went above and beyond the call of duty to earn our nation's highest military honor.