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dare

UK
/dɛə/
US
/dɛr/

Translations

darenoun
dares
pl
UK
/dɛə/
US
/dɛr/
Synonyms
provocation
temptation
risk
gauntlet
stunt
feat
venture
challenge
dareverb
dared
Past Simple
dared
Past Participle
daring
Gerund
UK
/deə/
US
/der/
(semi-modal / non-modal)
Synonyms
face
brave
venture
risk
defy
challenge
Antonyms
refrain
avoid
shy away

Definitions

darenoun
A challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy.
He accepted the dare to jump off the high diving board.
A provocative act or statement intended to elicit a response of courage or defiance.
Her dare to speak in front of the entire school was met with applause.
dareverb
To have the courage to do something.
She dared to speak out against the unfair policy.
To challenge someone to do something that requires boldness or courage.
He dared his friend to jump off the high diving board.
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