1. (

• make_bold ,
• dare ,
• presume

) take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?" ;

2. (

• dare ,

) to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him"; "she dares to dress differently from the others" ;

3. (

• defy ,
• dare

) challenge; "I dare you!" ;