dare | ||
1. | [ verb ] take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission | |
Synonyms: | presume_to make_bold presume | |
Examples: | "How dare you call my lawyer?" |
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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." |
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Related terms: | act | |
3. | [ verb ] challenge | |
Synonyms: | defy | |
Examples: | : "I dare you!" |
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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" |
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Related terms: | challenge defy | |
Similar spelling: |
Darr Dauer dairy Dauria darrow Darrah Dari Dara |