braverybrav‧e‧ry /ˈbreɪvəri/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 
an act of great bravery
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After the war, my uncle was awarded a medal for bravery.
- Gina surprised us all with her bravery and endurance.
- In 1944, he won the Military Cross for bravery.
- It was an act of the utmost bravery and disregard for personal safety.
- And it is surely dying from cancer with dignity which requires bravery.
- He had already been decorated for bravery.
- I had wanted to prove my bravery, but I failed, because to them I was only an unimportant little creature.
- She was still at an age when honour, bravery and loyalty outweigh results.
- Tales of his bravery could be heard in every village from Bikaner to Kota.
- This lad, twenty minutes before, stood in the ranks full of bravery and life.
- When she had been there for about six weeks she received the Medical Superintendent's recommendation for her bravery.
THESAURUS
the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you are very ill: · the courage of the soldiers· She showed great courage throughout her illness.· He finally plucked up the courage (=found the courage) to ask her for a date.
courage in a dangerous or frightening situation, especially when you are fighting in a war: · He won a medal for bravery during the Iraq war.
informal the courage and determination to do something difficult or unpleasant: · It must have taken a lot of guts for him to say that.
very great courage in a dangerous situation: · The president praised the heroism of the firefighters.
Longman Language Activatorthe ability to behave bravely the ability to behave bravely when you are in danger, suffering illness, or pain, or when other people are opposing you: · She showed great courage during her long illness.· Nelson Mandela will be remembered for his courage and integrity in the struggle against apartheid.take courage (=need courage): · Driving again after his accident must have taken a lot of courage.
the ability to behave bravely in a dangerous situation, for example during a war: · After the war, my uncle was awarded a medal for bravery.· Gina surprised us all with her bravery and endurance.· It was an act of the utmost bravery and disregard for personal safety.
informal the ability and determination to do something difficult or dangerous that other people are afraid to do: · I don't think he can possibly win, but you've got to admire his guts.have guts: · Whatever else you may say about Sally, she certainly has guts.it takes guts to do something (=you need guts to do something): · It took guts and determination to overcome such a severe handicap.
the ability to remain calm and confident in a dangerous, difficult, or frightening situation: · In a scary situation like that you need someone with plenty of nerve.· After a three day siege the kidnapper's nerve failed and he gave himself up to the police.it takes a lot of nerve to do something (=you need a lot of nerve to do something): · It takes a lot of nerve to report a colleague for sexual harassment.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES soldiers decorated for bravery
actions, behaviour, or an attitude that shows courage and confidence SYN courage OPP cowardice: · The men were awarded the medals for acts of courage.
soldiers decorated for bravery· Fire crews showed exceptional bravery.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB· He had already been decorated for bravery.
· The articles show the bravery, skill and commitment that is needed by each of the lifeboat crews.· He showed outstanding bravery, pulling his legs up until the very last minute.
an act of great bravery