Definition of dare

• v. i. - To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.
• v. t. - To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.
• v. t. - To challenge; to provoke; to defy.
• n. - The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.
• n. - Defiance; challenge.
• v. i. - To lurk; to lie hid.
• v. t. - To terrify; to daunt.
• n. - A small fish; the dace.