dare

• Substantiv, das eine Aufforderung oder Herausforderung zu einer riskanten, kühnen oder tollkühnen Handlung bezeichnet; auch die Kühnheit oder Dreistigkeit, die darin liegt.

A noun referring to a challenge or provocation to perform a risky, bold, or foolhardy action.

1. Challenge to do something riskyB1informal

   A challenge or provocation to do something dangerous, bold, or foolhardy.

   Herausforderung

   • He accepted the dare to jump into the cold river.
   • She took the dare and climbed the tall tree.
   • The dare was to eat a whole jar of hot peppers.

   Synonymechallengedefiancegoadincitementprovocationsummonstaunt

• Verb, das ausdrückt, den Mut oder die Dreistigkeit zu haben, etwas zu tun, oder jemanden zu einer riskanten Handlung herauszufordern.

A verb used to express the act of having the courage or audacity to do something, or to challenge someone to do something risky.

1. Have courage to do somethingB1formal

   To be brave enough to do something risky or challenging.

   Sich trauen

   • She dared to speak out against the injustice.
   • He didn't dare to jump from the high diving board.
   • Do you dare to try the spicy challenge?

   Synonymemake boldpresumeventure

2. Challenge someoneB1informal

   To challenge or provoke someone to do something, often as a test of courage.

   Herausfordern

   • His friends dared him to eat a whole chili pepper.
   • I dare you to ask her for a dance.
   • She dared me to climb the tallest tree in the park.

   Synonymechallengedefygoadprovoketaunt