Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
Making a fine show or display.
Foolish or unwise.
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.
Averse or reluctant.
Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.