dares

1. A challenge to prove courage.
2. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
3. Defiance; challenge.

1. To have enough courage (to do something).

   I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.

2. To defy or challenge (someone to do something)

   I dare you (to) kiss that girl.

3. To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

   Will you dare death to reach your goal?

4. To terrify; to daunt.
5. To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.

1. To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
2. To lie or crouch down in fear.

noun

A small fish, the dace.