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Synonyms of hero

18 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for hero is Hector. Other synonyms of hero are daredevil and lionheart. The opposite of hero is villain.

Synonyms and similar words for hero

nounA large sandwich made from meats and cheeses.

  • hero sandwichA large sandwich on a long thick bun.
  • more at submarine sandwich

nounMore synonyms

  • the brave
  • daredevilA person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.
  • good guyAn all-around pleasant person; usually a man.
  • goodieA good character in a story, often a hero.
  • HectorSometimes in the form Hector: a blustering, noisy, turbulent fellow; a braggart, bully.
  • knight in shining armorA person who will fix a dangerous situation; a hero.
  • lion
  • lionheartA brave, heroic person.
  • thunderboltA daring or irresistible hero.
  • tiger
  • white hatA good person; a hero.
  • white knightA hero, savior, or righteous individual.
  • worthy
  • bully obsolete
  • wye obsolete, poetic

verbSandwich.

Opposite of hero

nounMore antonyms

  • antiheroA protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary...
  • cowardA person who lacks courage.
  • villainA character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero; an antagonist who is also evil or...

Meaning of hero

  1. noun Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
  2. noun A role model.
  3. noun The protagonist in a work of fiction.

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Questions about synonyms of hero

What is another word for hero?
Hero has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Hector, daredevil and lionheart.
What is the opposite of hero?
The opposite of hero is villain. Other antonyms of hero are coward and antihero.
What does hero mean?
Hero means somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: hero (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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