How dare you say such a thing to me?
Source: tatoeba (4722)
Dare
/dɛə/
Synonyms for "dare" (135 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (27)
Strong matches (41)
Verb(2 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (67)
have the cheekhave the gallhave the gutshave the nervehazardhold in contemptlay beforemake boldmake bold tomake freemeetmeet squarelyoutdareoutfaceplace beforeplay with firepresentpresent topresumepretend
Show 33 more words
pretend toprovocationprovokeput it torebelrebel yellridiculeriskrun the chancerun the riskscream defianceseek toset beforeshow fightstare downstemstrive tostudy tostumptake a chancetake chancestake libertiestake the libertytaunttempttempt providencetry andtry toultimatumventureventure towar crywar whoop
Noun(10 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adventure, adventure, adventures, affront, aim to.
- Sentence evidence is available for dare, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "dare".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dare"
Keep "dare" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "dare" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "dare", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "dare" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
12 entriesaccept a daredare gamedare notdare saydare someone todare todare to challengedare to questionface a dareissue a daretake a daretruth or dare
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
30 total sentences available.
How dare you speak to me like that?
Source: tatoeba (16339)
How dare you speak like that!
Source: tatoeba (16340)
How dare you say that?
Source: tatoeba (16342)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dare"?
Closest matches include adventure, adventure, adventures, affront, aim to.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dare"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.