Dare (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Challenge; "I dare you!".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Defy

Hypernyms

• Challenge

Hyponyms

• Brazen

Related Words

• Dare (noun)
• Daring (noun)

Meaning ²

To be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him"; "she dares to dress differently from the others".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Move

Related Words

• Dare (noun)
• Daring (noun)

Meaning ³

Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Presume
• Make Bold

Hypernyms

• Act