What is another word for dares?

Common synonyms for dares include daring, dare, defy, presume, makebold.

What is the opposite of dares?

Antonyms of dares include cowers, shrinks, yields, submits, fears.

Synonyms for

Dares

Verb / derz / Another word for dares — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dares mean to have the courage to do something that might be dangerous or risky.

Synonyms & similar words

daring dare defy presume makebold challenges defies provokes threatens confronts faces braves emboldens incites tempts goads stimulates urges spurs prompts stirs rouses inspires motivates encourages

Synonyms by register

Formal

challenges ventures braves confronts

Informal

bucks takes on goes for

Literary

defies ventures forth

Antonyms

cowers shrinks yields submits fears hesitates retreats

Common collocations

dares to dream
dares to ask
dares to go
dares to try
dares to speak
dares to challenge
dares to cross

Word family

noun dare

verb dare

adjective daring

Usage note

The word 'dares' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'dare'. It often implies a challenge or an act of bravery, sometimes with a hint of recklessness.