heroism
12 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #17,567
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈɛɹoʊˌɪzʌm/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural heroisms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
mechanismterrorismcriticismcommunismjournalismcapitalismorganismracismsocialismoptimismtourismaneurysmexorcismfascismpatriotismmetabolism
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