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Meaning of dares
noun
- A challenge to prove courage.
- The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
- Defiance; challenge.
verb
- To have enough courage (to do something). Example: I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.
- To defy or challenge (someone to do something) Example: I dare you (to) kiss that girl.
- To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to Example: Will you dare death to reach your goal?
- To terrify; to daunt.
- To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
verb
- To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
- To lie or crouch down in fear.
noun
- A small fish, the dace.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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