beard

US /bɪrd/
UK /bɪrd/
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a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face

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He decided to grow a beard for the winter.
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His long, white beard made him look like Santa Claus.
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facial hairwhiskersstubble
1.

to confront or defy (someone) boldly

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He decided to beard the lion in its den and confront his boss directly.
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She had to beard the critics who questioned her integrity.
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confrontdefychallengefaceoppose
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