dares

A challenge to prove courage.

The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.

Defiance; challenge.

To have enough courage (to do something).

“I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.”

To defy or challenge (someone to do something)

“I dare you (to) kiss that girl.”

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

“Will you dare death to reach your goal?”

To terrify; to daunt.

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.

To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.

To lie or crouch down in fear.

A small fish, the dace.