Courage, bravery, valor, bravado
refer to qualities of spirit and conduct.Courage
permits one to face extreme dangers and difficulties without fear: to take (or lose) courage.Bravery
implies true courage with daring and an intrepid boldness: bravery in a battle.Valor
implies heroic courage: valor in fighting for the right.Bravado
is now usually a boastful and ostentatious pretense of courage or bravery: empty bravado.