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dare

DEFINITIONS OF: dare

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n a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

“he could never refuse a dare
Synonyms:
daring
Type of:
challenge
a call to engage in a contest or fight

v challenge

“I dare you!”
Synonyms:
defy
Types:
brazen
face with defiance or impudence
Type of:
challenge
issue a challenge to

v take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

“How dare you call my lawyer?”
Synonyms:
make bold, presume
Type of:
act, move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

v to be courageous enough to try or do something

“"I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others”
Type of:
act, move
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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