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Daring

verb
/ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 5.0

Definitions

1.verbTo have enough courage (to do something).
"I wouldn't dare argue with my boss."
2.verbTo defy or challenge (someone to do something)
"I dare you (to) kiss that girl."
3.verbTo have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
"Will you dare death to reach your goal?"
4.verbTo terrify; to daunt.
5.verbTo 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.
6.verbTo stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
7.verbTo lie or crouch down in fear.
8.nounBoldness.
9.adjectiveAdventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
10.adjectiveCourageous or showing bravery; doughty.
11.adjectiveRacy; sexually provocative.

Synonyms

boldnessaudaciousbolddarefulventuresomeadventuresomeadventurousventuroushardihoodoriginalavant-gardeenterprising

Rhymes With

bearingraringcaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaring
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