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.
Engage in rough-and-tumble activity
active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm
highly competitive
An environment of rough activity
Rough activity; fighting or brawling; a fight.
A person who characteristically engages in such activity