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dared

The word “dared” has 1 syllable: dared

It's pronounced as /dɛrd/

What is synonym and antonym for dared?

In the thesaurus, “dared” has 4 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for dared

  • braved
  • challenged
  • confronted
  • faced

Antonyms for dared

  • avoided
  • dodged
  • ducked
  • escaped
  • eschewed
  • shirked
  • shook
  • shunned
  • sidestepped

Meanings of dared

  • 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 dared to challenge the status quo and propose a new approach to solving the problem.
  • Despite the danger, he dared to venture into the depths of the forest alone.
  • No one dared to speak up in the presence of the intimidating boss.
  • The children dared each other to explore the abandoned house at the end of the street.
  • Despite the storm warnings, the sailors dared to set sail across the turbulent sea.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dared, such as: avoided, braved, challenged, confronted, dodged, ducked, escaped.

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