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dare

Dictionary definition · dare

noun

  1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy"he could never refuse a dare"

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"
  3. challenge"I dare you!"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).