Dares Synonyms and Antonyms

An act of taunting another to do something bold or rash
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. challenges
  2. provocations
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. defies
  2. ventures
  3. try
  4. faces
  5. attempts
  6. presumes
  7. risks
  8. braves
  9. undertakes
  10. challenges
  11. fronts
  12. stumps
  13. speculates
  14. endeavors
  15. stakes
  16. goads
  17. gambles
  18. hazards
  19. disregards
  20. adventures
  21. confronts
  22. beards
Antonyms:
  1. refrains
  2. fears
  3. dreads
  4. avoids
To have the courage to put forward, as an idea, especially when rebuff or criticism is likely
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ventures
  2. pretends
  3. presumes
  4. hazards
To confront boldly; brave:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. defies

Dares Sentence Examples

  • Who dares take on the spirits of the motley crew?

  • Oh you heavens, dares any so noble beare a guilty busines!

  • She is quick to fire back at anyone who dares to criticize her.

  • To shuffle on with aching limbs Each burning step repeating " Who dares wins " !

  • A taxpayers ' revolt is in full swing, but no senior politician dares to step forward to lead it.

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