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 disconcert someone with an unblinking face-to-face confrontation; to stare down; to withsay
To boldly confront a situation.