Dare meaning

What does “dare” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dare” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy.

dare

noun

  1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

    “he could never refuse a dare”

    Synonymsdaring

verb

  1. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

    “How dare you call my lawyer?”

  2. to be courageous enough to try or do something

    “I don't dare call him”

    “she dares to dress differently from the others”

  3. challenge

    “I dare you!”

    Synonymsdefy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University