dare

Less common meanings

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   defiant attitudenouncountable

   A bold, fighting attitude that shows you are not afraid of someone.

   There was a dare in the boy's eyes when the bully stepped closer.

   His folded arms were a silent dare to the guards.

   Similarchallenge, provocation

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   strike fearverbobsoletetransitive

   To make someone feel great fear.

   For I have done those follies, those mad mischiefs, Would dare a woman.

   c. 1608, Francis Beaumont, John FletcherHere, dare means to frighten someone badly.

   Similardaunt, terrify, intimidate, frighten, cow

   Oppositeembolden, reassure

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   scare larksverbarchaictransitive

   To scare larks so they drop to the ground, where hunters can catch them in nets.

   I have an hobby can make larks to dare

   1516, John Skelton, MagnificenceHere, dare means to scare larks so they drop to the ground to be caught.

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   stareverbobsolete

   To stare with empty eyes, as if amazed or very scared.

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   cowerverbobsolete

   To lie down flat or crouch low because of fear.

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    noundialectal

    A small fish that lives in rivers and streams, also called a dace.

    The Dare is not unlike a Chub, but proportionably less; his Body is more white and flatter, and his Tail more forked.

    1766, Richard Brookes, The art of anglingHere, dare means a small river fish, also called a dace.