Webster's English Dictionary

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heroism

her.o.ism \'her-*-.wiz-*m\ n 1: heroic conduct  2: the qualities of a hero 
   uperlative courage esp. in fulfilling a high purpose against odds; VALOR 
   implies illustrious bravery and audacity in fighting; PROWESS stresses 
   skill as well as bravery; GALLANTRY implies dash and spirit as well as 
   courage and gay indifference to danger or hardship SYN syn VALOR, PROWESS, 
   GALLANTRY: HEROISM implies s