noun
- plural of beard; hair growing on the chin and lower face of men
verb
- third person singular present of beard; confronts boldly or challenges directly
Usage: formal
Examples
- Many of the men in the village had long, gray beards.
- The hipsters downtown are known for their carefully groomed beards.
- Santa Claus is famous for his white beard.
- The actor grew a beard for his role in the historical drama.
- She beards the lion in its den by confronting the CEO directly.
- He beards his critics with confidence and facts.