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dare

(d/(@)/r )

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy(noun.communication)

Example:
He could never refuse a dare.

Synonym:
daring

source: wordnet30
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.(noun)

source: webster1913
A small fish; the dace.(noun)

source: webster1913

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission(verb.social)

Example:
How dare you call my lawyer?.

Synonym:
make bold, presume

source: wordnet30
to be courageous enough to try or do something(verb.social)

Example:
I don't dare call him.
She dares to dress differently from the others.

source: wordnet30
challenge(verb.communication)

Example:
I dare you!.

Synonym:
defy

source: wordnet30
To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.(verb)

source: webster1913
To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.(verb)

source: webster1913
To lurk; to lie hid.(verb)

source: webster1913
To terrify; to daunt.(verb)

source: webster1913

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