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dare

The word “dare” has 1 syllable: dare.

It's pronounced as /dɛːr/.

What is synonym and antonym for dare?

In the thesaurus, “dare” has 9 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dare along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dare

  • challenge
  • confront
  • face
  • insult
  • oppose
  • provoke
  • resist
  • taunt
  • threaten

Antonyms for dare

  • avoid
  • compliment
  • dodge
  • duck
  • eschew
  • help
  • praise
  • shirk
  • shun
  • sidestep

Meanings of dare

  • noun
    1. A challenge to prove courage.
    2. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
    3. Defiance; challenge.
    4. A small fish, the dace.
  • verb
    1. To have enough courage (to do something).
    2. To defy or challenge (someone to do something).
    3. To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
    4. To terrify; to daunt.
    5. To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
    6. To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
    7. To lie or crouch down in fear.

Example Sentences

  • She wouldn't dare to jump off the high diving board at the pool.
  • Dare to dream big and pursue your passions with determination.
  • I double dare you to eat that spicy pepper without taking a drink!
  • He didn't dare to speak up in the meeting, fearing he might be wrong.
  • Dare to be different, embrace your uniqueness and stand out from the crowd.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dare, such as: avoid, challenge, compliment, confront, dodge, duck, eschew.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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