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dares

The word “dares” has 1 syllable: dares

It's pronounced as /dɛrz/

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

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

Synonyms for dares

  • challenges
  • confronts
  • faces
  • insult
  • oppose
  • provoke
  • resist
  • taunt
  • threaten

Antonyms for dares

  • avoids
  • compliment
  • dodges
  • ducks
  • eschews
  • help
  • praise
  • shirks
  • shuns
  • sidesteps

Meanings of dares

  • 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

  • Dares to venture into the unknown often lead to remarkable discoveries.
  • Despite the risks, he always dares to challenge himself and explore new opportunities.
  • She never backs down from a challenge and always dares to dream big.
  • The leader dares to confront difficult truths and inspire change within the community.
  • In the face of adversity, she dares to persevere and overcome obstacles with resilience.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dares, such as: avoids, challenges, compliment, confronts, dodges, ducks, eschews.

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