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heroism
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˌeɾuˈiʒmu/he·ro·ís·mo
Definition
1The qualities or actions characteristic of a hero; exceptional bravery, courage, and self-sacrifice, especially in dangerous situations.
Usage examples
“The firefighter was awarded for his heroism during the blaze.”
“The book recounts tales of heroism from the front lines.”
Common combinations
act of heroismdisplay heroismwartime heroism