outbrave

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈbrāv How to pronounce outbrave (audio)
Definition of outbravenext
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation

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  1. confront
  2. face
  3. brave
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  • Shortly after taking office in 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to combat provider directory misinformation, so there seemed to be a clear path to confronting ghost networks.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Authorities said Zigler and his friend went to the complex on April 24, possibly to confront one of the residents about a missing Glock firearm that belonged to them.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of confront
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  • Blackwood faced New Jersey once last season, on Feb. 27 at SAP Center, but an injury forced him to leave the game after just 17 minutes.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Chargers don’t let their guard down Chargers face Titans with another chance to bury the past Wednesdays normally include a visit to the weight room for a workout with Ben Herbert, the Chargers’ director of player performance.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of face
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  • On that afternoon in May, protesters in many cities across Europe braved wet weather.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Not all roads will close, however, and travelers who want to brave the wintry conditions can drive into the park between the North entrance in Gardiner, Montana, and the Northeast entrance in Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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