verb intrans
to have sufficient courage or boldness to do something
No one dared say a word
He says he dare not try
to challenge (somebody) to do something
I dared him to jump
don't you dare
used to tell somebody in an angry way not to do something
how dare you?
used to express anger
How dare you open my letters?
I dare say/daresay
it is likely or probable that
I dare say we could come to an agreement about the money
darer noun
[Old English durran]