I. noun
the natural growth of hair on a man's face
some men look better with beards
Synonyms: beaver, whiskers; compare side-whiskers
Related Word: charley, galways, goatee, imperial, spade beard, Vandyke; fuzz
II. verb
Synonyms: face 3, brave, challenge, dare, defy, ||double-dog dare, front, outdare, outface, venture
Idioms: beard the lion in his den