dare
What is the Definition of dare?
Noun:
- a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
Verb:
- take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
- to be courageous enough to try or do something
- challenge
How can I use dare in a sentence?
Never — in all my time at Hogwarts — Professor McGonagall was almost speechless with shock, and her glasses flashed furiously, — how dare you — might have broken your neck — It was not his fault, Professor — Be quiet, Miss Patil — But Malfoy — That is enough, Mr. Weasley.
Did not know who ter trust, did not dare get friendly with strange wizards or witches terrible things happened.
Wandering around in the middle of the night, how dare you — You do not understand, Professor.
There was simply no way that Snape would dare to try to hurt him if Dumbledore was watching.
He stopped a passing guard, but did not dare mention platform nine and three-quarters.
Other meanings of dare (synonyms, cognates).
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