BRAZENED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

brazened

verb

past tense of brazen

as in confronted

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

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Democrats face fundraising disadvantages compared with Republicans, along with financial debt, and Martin has confronted criticism over his stewardship of the party.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Their songs confronted rape culture, body shaming and the politics of gender while making room for queerness, friendship and collective strength — subjects that, as the band now sees it, remain painfully current.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

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Lionel Messi returned to Subaru Park Wednesday night, drawing fans from across the region as Inter Miami CF faced the Philadelphia Union.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
According to some reports, travelers have faced long lines and even missed connecting flights as airports deal with growing pains during the transition to biometric kiosks.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

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