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Antonyms for chivalry
ˈʃɪv əl richival·ry

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  1. chivalry, gallantry, politessenoun

    courtesy towards women

    Synonyms:
    heroism, valiance, gallantry, valorousness, valiancy, politesse, valor, valour, knightliness

  2. chivalry, knightlinessnoun

    the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

    Synonyms:
    politesse, knightliness, gallantry

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  1. chivalrynoun

    Synonyms:
    knighthood, gallantry, knight-errantry

How to use chivalry in a sentence?

  1. Edmund Burke:

    I thought ten thousand swords must have leaped from their scabbards to avenge even a look that threatened her with insult. But the age of chivalry is gone.

  2. George Gordon Byron:

    Cervantes smiled Spain's chivalry away A single laugh demolished the right arm Of his country.

  3. Honore De Balzac:

    The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one.

  4. Dejan Stojanovic:

    To risk life to save a smile on a face of a woman or a child is the secret of chivalry.

  5. Charles Sumner:

    The senator from South Carolina has read many books of chivalry, and believes himself a chivalrous knight, with sentiments of honor and courage. Of course he has chosen a mistress to whom he has made his vows, i mean the harlot Slavery.

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