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heroics
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
heroics
(noun)
heroics
/hɪ
ˈ
rowɪks/
noun
heroics
/hɪ
ˈ
rowɪks/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEROICS
[
plural
]
:
actions that show courage
:
heroic acts or behavior
Despite his
heroics
on the football field, he has had a troubled life.
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often used to describe heroic actions that are regarded as foolish
We need to be cautious now. This is no time for
heroics
.
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