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Type Words
Synonyms gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness
Type of braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness

Examples of valour

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This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour.
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Three Canadians receive the Victoria Cross for their valour in the engagement.
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They were greatly impressed by the valour and competence of their adversaries.
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For Mr Rudd and Miss Gillard, discretion may have proved the better part of valour.
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I salute the valour of the ladder and its bold defiance in the face of countless foes.
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For this feat the city has been awarded the gold medal for military valour.
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The soldier had previously been honoured for his valour during a skirmish in East Timor.
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This, Silver complains, represents nothing less than the death of valour.
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Usually, self-preservation overcomes valour, and towns and villages fall without a fight.
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More examples
  • Heroism: 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"
  • Courage, also known as bravery, fortitude, will, and intrepidity, is the ability to confront fear, pain, risk/danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. ...
  • Valour is a copy/backup/restore program for IBM's VM environment.
  • Value; worth; Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity; A brave man; a man of valor; arrogance