dare

//dɛər//
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Verb

dareInfinitive
darePresent tense
daredPast tense
daredPast participle
daringPresent participle
daresThird-person singular
1

to have the courage or boldness to do something

She didn't dare to ask him about his past.

2

to challenge someone to do something requiring courage

He dared me to jump off the high diving board.

3

to defy or confront with confidence

She dared the critics to find fault with her work.

Noun

1

a challenge to do something dangerous or difficult

He accepted the dare to jump into the cold lake.

Synonym