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Valour vs Heroism - What's the difference?

valour | heroism |

As nouns the difference between valour and heroism

is that valour is value; worth while heroism is the qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc; the display of such qualities.

valour

English

Alternative forms

* valor

Noun

(-)
  • 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.
  • (dated) A brave man; a man of valour.

    • Related terms

    * valiant

    Anagrams

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    heroism

    English

    Noun

  • The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

    • Related terms

    * hero * heroic * heroics * heroine

    References

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    * English words suffixed with -ism