|  valiance 
 
 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
 • Syn:
 heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiancy
 • Derivationally related forms:
 valiant (for: valiancy), valorous (for: valorousness), valorous (for: valor)
 • Hypernyms:
 courage, courageousness, bravery, braveness
 
 
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