To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.
After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.
To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Making a fine show or display.
Foolish or unwise.