20
brave man(expression, person, character, noun, courage)
20
rescuer(noun, support, character, courage, nobility)
20
benefactor(noun, donor, support, supporter, backer)
19
superhero(noun, person, character, attitude, image)
16
celebrity(noun, star, dignitary, feature, characteristic)
16
demigod(noun, person, character, god)
16
redeemer(noun, keeper, support, supporter, backer)
16
supporter(noun, courage, fortitude, bravery, combatant)
16
winner(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
14
character(noun, lead, piece, honor, dignity)
14
luminary(noun, star, celebrity, feature, characteristic)
14
leader(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
14
chevalier(noun, courage, fortitude, bravery, combatant)
12
fugleman(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
12
nobility(noun, honor, dignity, generosity, nobleness)
11
lifesaver(noun, support, supporter, backer, protector)
10
leading man(noun, expression, idiom, feature, characteristic)
10
liberator(noun, support, supporter, backer, protector)
10
lifeguard(noun, support, supporter, backer, protector)
10
saver(noun, support, supporter, backer, protector)
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