daring

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdɛərɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈdɛrɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(dâr′ing)

From the verb dare: (⇒ conjugate)
daring is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

daring
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Sense: Adjective: brave
Synonyms:
bold Collocations, brave Collocations, intrepid, audacious, courageous Collocations, fearless Collocations, adventurous Collocations, daredevil, heroic, rash Collocations, impetuous, foolhardy, risk-taking, death-defying, gutsy (slang), plucky (slang), ballsy (vulgar, slang), reckless Collocations, gallant, unafraid, undaunted, bravura, madcap
Sense: Adjective: not modest or discreet
Synonyms:
forward Collocations, brazen Collocations, brash Collocations, barefaced, cocky Collocations (informal), brassy, audacious, showy, presumptuous, bold Collocations, obtrusive, rude Collocations, impertinent, impudent, insolent, cheeky Collocations, risky Collocations, saucy (informal)


dare
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: set a challenge
Synonyms:
challenge Collocations, provoke Collocations, defy Collocations, throw down the gauntlet to, goad
Antonyms:
avoid Collocations, dodge Collocations, run away from, hide from
Sense: Verb: be brave enough to try
Synonyms:
brave Collocations, risk Collocations, chance Collocations, defy Collocations, take a chance, venture Collocations, hazard Collocations, try Collocations, try your hand, give sth a go, meet head-on, have the guts, have the nerve, gather courage, muster courage, attempt Collocations, adventure Collocations, endeavor Collocations, endeavour (UK), face up to, be bold enough to undertake, go through fire and water, take the bull by the horns
Antonyms:
bottle out (UK, slang), get scared, get cold feet (informal), chicken out Collocations (slang)
Sense: Noun: challenge
Synonyms:
challenge Collocations, provocation, test Collocations, test of sb's mettle


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