verb

dare

Translation

to dare, to challenge

He didn't dare to say anything.

I dare you to jump.

How dare you speak to me like that?

((to-inf)) to have the courage to do sth. He didn't dare to ask for a raise.

((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to challenge sb. to do sth. She dared him to tell the truth.

How dare ((sb.)) ...? used to express anger. How dare you lie to me?

Synonyms: challenge, venture; Antonyms: fear, avoid

From Old English 'durran', meaning 'to venture, be bold'.

Think of the game 'Truth or Dare' to remember the meaning of challenging someone.