a challenge, especially to prove courage:she ran across a main road for a dare
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Universal
1 (as modal usually with infinitive with or without to often with negative) have the courage to do something:a story he dare not write downshe leaned forward as far as she dared
(how dare you) used to express indignation at something:how dare you talk to me like that!
(don't you dare) used to order someone threateningly not to do something:don’t you dare touch me
2 [with object and infinitive] defy or challenge (someone) to do something:she was daring him to disagree [with object]:swap with me, I dare you
3 [with object] literary take the risk of; brave:few dared his wrath
I dare say (or daresay)
used to indicate that one believes something is probable:I dare say you’ve heard about her
