dare

Synonyms: cartel defy provocation stump taunt

Synonyms: beard brave bully call one’s bluff confront cope denounce disregard face face off front goad insult knock chip off shoulder laugh at make my day meet mock muster courage oppose outdare provoke resist run the gauntlet scorn spurn square off step over the line take one on taunt threaten throw down gauntlet

Synonyms: adventure attempt be bold brave endanger endeavor gamble go ahead hazard make bold pluck up presume risk run the risk speculate stake take a chance take heart try try one’s hand undertake venture

Antonyms: be careful hold back refrain