| noun | a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy “he could never refuse a dare” |
| noun | the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger “the proposal required great boldness” |
| verb | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission “How dare you call my lawyer?” |
| verb | to be courageous enough to try or do something; , “I don't dare call him” |
| verb | challenge “I dare you!” |
| adjective | disposed to venture or take risks “audacious visions of the total conquest of space” |
| adjective | radically new or original “an avant-garde theater piece” |
| dare | verb | to be courageous enough to try or do something; , |
| bold | adjective | fearless and daring |
| presumption | noun | a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming |
| dare | noun | a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy |
| daring | noun | the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger |
| defiance | noun | a hostile challenge |
| audacity | noun | fearless daring |
| audaciousness | noun | fearless daring |
| venturesomeness | noun | the trait of being adventurous |
| venture | noun | an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits |