dared

verb

Definition of darednext
past tense of dare
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as in challenged
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

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as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living

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Recent Examples of dared Later, the government detained locals who dared to publicly criticize the corruption. — Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024 Morrison dared to write aloud for Black folks what many discussed in private at dinner tables and on front porches. — Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024 Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness. — Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dared
  1. challenged
  2. confronted
  3. faced
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  • The industry has a strong history of fighting warning labels that mention cancer, and alcohol-producing nations have also challenged warning labels under international trade law.
    — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Newer scientific studies have criticized the methodology of earlier studies, however, and have challenged that view, which was once a consensus.
    — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of challenged
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  • The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.
    — Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.
    — Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of confronted
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  • Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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