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dare

/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ noun C2
  1. A challenge to prove courage. · I did it just for a dare.
  2. The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
  3. Defiance; challenge.
  4. In the game truth or dare, the choice to perform a dare set by the other players. · When asked truth or dare, she picked dare.

Plural dares

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“I dare say you never even spoke to Time!”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 52 · B2
I dare say there may be _one_.”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 55 · B2
“I dare say you’re wondering why I don’t put my arm round your waist,” the Duchess said after a pause: “the reason is, that I’m doubtful about the temper of your flamingo.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 68 · B2
Alice did not dare to disobey, though she felt sure it would all come wrong, and she went on in a trembling voice:—
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 81 · B2

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