What is another word for dares?

Pronunciation: [dˈe͡əz] (IPA)

Dares are a challenge or an invitation to do something risky or difficult. Synonyms for dares include challenges, gambits, provocations, or dauntless deeds. Other synonyms for dares could be trials, tests, or gauntlets. Some more informal synonyms for dares could be wagers, bets, or bets of bravado. Dare is also a verb, and synonyms for daring someone could be challenging, taunting, or defying them. In some cases, synonyms for dares could also be encouragement or motivation, which could mean inspiring someone to take bold decisions or make a move out of their comfort zone.

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    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
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Usage examples for Dares

Maybe, sir, you are aware that she has some mysterious hold over her father, and he dares not gainsay one word she says?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
He dares to say he likes me!
"Contemporary One-Act Plays Compiler: B. Roland Lewis"
Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma
They find it more profitable and convenient simply to sweep off all the gold from the tables, after which they coolly walk away, and no one dares to stop them.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot

Famous quotes with Dares

  • The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire - the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain.
    Helena Petrova Blavatsky
  • If anybody ever dares to compare Bob Dole to Clinton, then they're comparing a criminal to an honest man.
    Sonny Bono
  • But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.
    Anne Bronte
  • It is remarkable that this people, though unarmed, dares attack an armed foe; the infantry defy the cavalry, and by their activity and courage generally prove victors.
    Giraldus Cambrensis
  • Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it foregoes revenge and dares to forgive an injury.
    Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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