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dare not

VERB

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be apprehensive be disquieted be frightened be in awe break out in a sweat feel concern have butterflies have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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While the authorities tinker with laws and competitions, they dare not meddle with the famous old Championship.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

"Despite the ceasefire, we dare not return home yet. We are still frightened," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

She dare not judge a matter that may come before her.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2025

“Some dare not take responsibility, wait timidly for orders from above, and don’t move without being pushed.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

I suppose I shall never know, for I dare not open the subject to him....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker