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. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards:

   Police officers and firefighters often perform life-saving acts of heroism, oftentimes under very dangerous circumstances, and are integral in maintaining order and civility in our society, the members of the law enforcement community deserve these protections.

2. Nathaniel Hawthorne:

   The greatest obstacle to being heroic is the doubt whether one may not be going to prove one's self a fool the truest heroism is, to resist the doubt and the profoundest wisdom, to know when it ought to be resisted, and when to be obeyed.

3. Vicki Baum:

   There is a need for heroism in American life today.

4. Julia Brownley:

   Sergeant Major John Canley and John Canley heroism brought Congress together in a way that we don't always see in these hyper-partisan times, it does represent the best of all of us -- the best of our country and our patriotism.

5. Dejan Stojanovic:

   To go where no one else has ever gone before is the secret of heroism.