Definition of "dare" in English

verb

1. (intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).

   • I wouldn't dare (to) argue with my boss.
   • No one dares (to) criticize his decisions.

2. (transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something).

   • I dare you to kiss that girl.

3. (transitive) 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. (transitive) To terrify; to daunt.

5. (archaic, transitive) To drive larks to the ground by scaring them (for instance, with mirrors or hawks) so they can be caught in nets.

noun

1. A challenge to prove courage.

   • I did it just for a dare.

2. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.

3. Defiance; challenge.

4. (games) In the game truth or dare, the choice to perform a dare set by the other players.

   • When asked truth or dare, she picked dare.

verb

1. (obsolete) To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.

2. (obsolete) To lie or crouch down in fear.

noun

1. A small fish, the dace