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noun
One who acts or reacts boldly, without hesitation, and often without forethought, especially in situations which are adventurous or dangerous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: set phrase
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Synonyms: doer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
someone inclined to act first and think later
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: man of deeds
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: actor, doer, worker
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Across languages
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