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Dare

To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.

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Broader term 3

Act 76% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Challenge 76% connected

An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter or message con…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Brazen 76% connected

Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Daring 74% connected

of Dare

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Daring 74% connected

of Dare

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defiance 74% connected

The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defiance 74% connected

The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defy 74% connected

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Defy 74% connected

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Daring 92% connected

of Dare

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Defy 92% connected

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Presume 92% connected

To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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