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DARE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dare.

How to pronounce dare:

US

Dare - as a noun

A challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

Example: "He could never refuse a dare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daring8

Dare - as a verb

Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

Example: "How dare you call my lawyer?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make boldpresume11

To be courageous enough to try or do something

Example: "I don't dare call him"

Challenge

Example: "I dare you!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I could never turn down a dare from my friends."
"He accepted the triple-dog dare without hesitation."
"Sarah's dare involved jumping off a cliff into the water below."
"The dare required him to eat an entire jar of hot chili peppers."
"I won the bet because he didn't have the guts to complete the dare."
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Word Game Points

Is DARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is DARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is DARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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