To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Making a fine show or display.
Foolish or unwise.
To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.
To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
The slipping of the foot from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
A reflexive jerking away.