Hero synonyms
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Part of speech:
actor (related)
brave man
One distinguished for action
(Person, proper) In monotheistic religions, the creator and ruler of the universe, regarded as eternal, infinite, all-powerful, and all-knowing; Supreme Being; the Almighty
Such a work or construction used in testing or perfecting a final product:
great man
One distinguished for action
a man among men
One distinguished for action
Someone or something regarded as having control, power, etc.
A famous or well-publicized person
Well known and very distinguished; eminent.
A grilled, pressed sandwich of Cuban origin, consisting of ham, roasted pork, cheese, pickles, and often mustard on a long, crusty roll.
One who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce religious principles.
A conventionalized flat figure having (usually five or six) symmetrical projecting points, regarded as a representation of a star of the sky
One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
man-of-the-hour
A man who is currently an object of public attention.
(Now Rare) A high-spirited, stylish man
coward (antonym)
A strong supporter or defender of a cause:
An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.
submarine-sandwich (related)
One that fights or is inclined to fight
A person taking part or experienced in conflict, esp. in battle
A holy person
knight-errant
A chivalrous or quixotic person
antihero
The protagonist of a novel, play, etc. who lacks the virtues and estimable traits of a traditional hero
Having or characterized by courage; valiant.
(US) a type of sandwich consisting of French bread sliced lengthwise, filled with salami or ham with cheese and onion.
man of courage
One distinguished for action
principal male character
Principal male character in a literary composition
loser (antonym)
A large, powerful cat (Panthera leo), found in Africa and SW Asia, with a tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the adult male, a shaggy mane: in folklore and fable the lion is king of beasts
A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly:
A character in a literary work.
Remarks, usually of an offensive or disparaging nature, aimed at or referring to a person
knowledge (related)
A mechanical device that grinds:
A sandwich originating in New Orleans consisting of meat or seafood, such as roast beef or fried oysters, and often lettuce, tomatoes, and condiments, served on French bread.
(Baseball) A pitch that is thrown with a low sidearm or underhand motion.
A small fireworks device consisting of a percussion cap and gravel wrapped in tissue paper, which explodes with a loud noise when thrown against a hard surface
(Sports) An iron golf club with a very slanted face, used to lift the ball sharply upward, as from sand.
(US, dialectal) A certain type of submarine sandwich
One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner:
Any of various wading birds of the family Ardeidae, having a long neck, long legs, a long pointed bill, and usually white, gray, or bluish-gray plumage.
Hero of Alexandria
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
A representative example of a type of object or thing. In criminal law, a physical sample, such as a fingerprint or hair, taken from the defendant for evidentiary purposes. A representative example of a type of object or thing. In criminal law, a physical sample, such as a fingerprint or hair, taken from the defendant for evidentiary purposes.
A Native American warrior.
A deified man.
man of mettle
One distinguished for action
A person who engages in combat; fighter
A person of outstanding worth or importance
popular figure
One distinguished for action
man of the day
One distinguished for action
intrepid warrior
One distinguished for action
fearless soldier
One distinguished for action
dauntless flier
One distinguished for action
An often pompous or dictatorial person who demands or receives more respect than is merited
(Usage Problem) A proponent; an advocate.
male lead
Principal male character in a literary composition
main actor
Principal male character in a literary composition
An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
The actor playing the principal male role
chief character
Principal male character in a literary composition
An actor whose looks and manner make him popular with women theatergoers
An actor who plays such roles
heavy lead
Principal male character in a literary composition
Sir Galahad
Principal male character in a literary composition
An attractive or romantic male lover.
idol (related)
victor (related)
cast (related)
Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.
That cannot be daunted or intimidated; fearless
eponymous
Of, having to do with, or being an eponym
Participating or tending to participate in a very dangerous or difficult sport:
Of a size or scale that is larger than life:
homeric
Of, like, or characteristic of the poet Homer, his poems, or the Greek civilization that they describe (c. 1200-800 b.c.)
Not afraid; bold; fearless; dauntless
Consisting of knights
(Medicine) Relating to or being surgery that is extreme or drastic in an effort to eradicate all existing or potential disease:
Firm or determined; unwavering.
Showing courage and resolution.
Which has not been lauded or appreciated.
The act of hitting a golf ball in the hole with one's first shot.
A person who is engaged in a dangerous but rewarding quest; an adventurer.
demigoddess
Feminine form of demigod
A girl or woman of outstanding courage, nobility, etc., or of heroic achievements
The stories of his or her exploits
A male person; man or boy
pantheon
All the gods of a people considered as a group:
fear (related)
One who makes and sets off bombs.
(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.
A substitute.
victorious general
One distinguished for action
prize athlete
One distinguished for action
man of distinguished valor
One distinguished for action
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