Synonyms of dare

dare

verb

ˈder 

1

as in to challenge

to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat

I dare you to repeat that to my face!

he dared his friend to race to the end of the block

Synonyms & Similar Words

• challenge
• confront
• defy
• brave
• stump
• brazen
• breast
• beard
• face
• outface
• outbrave

2

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confront
• face
• brave
• defy
• withstand
• stand up to
• resist
• encounter
• breast
• beard
• brazen
• outface
• meet
• fight
• outbrave
• challenge
• stand
• front
• face up (to)
• approach
• oppose
• affront
• accost
• repel
• contend (with)
• battle
• combat
• corner
• square (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shirk
• sidestep
• shun
• dodge
• eschew
• duck
• shake
• escape
• evade
• elude
• funk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dare

Cleveland’s defense figured out a way to play Carolina that a lot of other teams will undoubtedly incorporate — blitz Young constantly, play the wide receivers in man coverage and dare anyone to beat them deep. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

After all, how dare the franchise depart from its humble instrumental beginnings and have a human making mouth noises over the opening credits? — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

In Cuba, for instance, the single format is dominant, and very few artists have dared to create a true concept album. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Fonda’s flawless silver pixie changed that, revealing his rare ability to transform gray hair from some something to be concealed into something to be expertly cultivated — a technique few colorists had dared to master. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026