outbrave

outbrave
/owt'brayv"/, v.t., outbraved, outbraving.
1. to stand up to; face defiantly: to outbrave charges of misconduct.
2. to surpass in bravery, courage, or daring: None can outbrave the great heroes of the past.
3. Archaic. to surpass in beauty, splendor, etc.
[1580-90; OUT- + BRAVE]

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