📖 Definitions of "Dares"
noun
- 1
A challenge to prove courage.
- 2
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
- 3
Defiance; challenge.
verb
- 1
To have enough courage (to do something).
"I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
- 2
To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
"I dare you (to) kiss that girl."
- 3
To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
"Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
- 4
To terrify; to daunt.
verb
- 1
To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
- 2
To lie or crouch down in fear.
noun
- 1
A small fish, the dace.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dares"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| make boldverb | To take the liberty; to make free. |
| defyverb | (transitive) To refuse to obey. |
| challengesverb | (transitive) To invite (someone) to take part in a competition. |
| venturesnoun | A risky or daring undertaking or journey. |
| refusesverb | (transitive) To decline (a request or demand). |
| hesitatesverb | (intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination. |
| choosesverb | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| decidesverb | (ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle. |
| pretendsverb | (intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. |
| wantsverb | (transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand. |
| persuadesverb | (transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. |
| aspiresverb | (intransitive) To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something. |
| deignsverb | (intransitive) To condescend; to do despite a perceived affront to one's dignity. |
| failsverb | (intransitive) To be unsuccessful. |
| temptsverb | (transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice. |
| doesverb | the second album by indie rock band The Slip. |
| asksverb | To request or petition. |
| optsverb | (intransitive) To choose; select. |
| yearnsverb | (intransitive, also figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something. |
| invitesverb | (transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
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