Definition of dares Dares
/dɛˈɹz/ - [derz] - Dar•es
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Wiktionary 
- dares (Noun)
Plural of dare.
WordNet
NounPlural: dares |
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| dare - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare" | ||
| daring | ||
| challenge a demand by a sentry for a password or identification | ||
Verb |
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| dare - to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others" | ||
| act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people" | ||
| dare - challenge; "I dare you!" | ||
| defy | ||
| challenge raise a formal objection in a court of law | ||
| brazen face with defiance or impudence; "brazen it out" | ||
| dare - take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?" | ||
| make bold, presume | ||
| act, move behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people" | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- dare (v. i.)
To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture. - dare (v. t.)
To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake. - dare (v. t.)
To challenge; to provoke; to defy. - dare (n.)
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash. - dare (n.)
Defiance; challenge. - dare (v. i.)
To lurk; to lie hid. - dare (v. t.)
To terrify; to daunt. - dare (n.)
A small fish; the dace.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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dare
To have enough courage (to do something).
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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dare
dār, v.i. to be bold enough: to venture:—pa.t. durst.—v.t. to challenge: to defy.—n. (Shak.) boldness, a challenge.—n. Dare′-dev′il, a rash, venturesome fellow.—adj. unreasonably rash and reckless.—adjs. Dare′ful (Shak.), full of daring, adventurous; Dar′ing, bold: courageous: fearless.—n. boldness.—n. Dar′ing-do (see Derring-doe).—adj. Dar′ing-hard′y (Shak.), foolhardy.—adv. Dar′ingly.—I dare say, I suppose. [A.S. durran, pres. dearr; Goth. daursan; akin to Gr. tharsein.] -
dare
dār, v.t. to frighten, terrify. [M. E. daren, to be in fear; cf. Dan. dirre, to tremble.] -
dare
dār. Same as Dace
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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dare
An old word for to challenge, or incite to emulation; still in full use.
