dare
1. [ verb ] take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Synonyms: presume_to make_bold presume
Examples:

"How dare you call my lawyer?"

Related terms: act presumption
2. [ verb ] to be courageous enough to try or do something
Examples:

: "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others."

Related terms: act
3. [ verb ] challenge
Synonyms: defy
Examples:

: "I dare you!"

Related terms: challenge brazen
4. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 12655
5. [ noun ] a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
Synonyms: daring
Examples:

"he could never refuse a dare"

Related terms: challenge defy
Similar spelling:   Darr
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