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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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Meanwhie, double Olympic gold medallist Matt Weston has paid a visit to under-pressure England as they prepare for a match they dare not lose away to Italy on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

When asked whether the plane was shot down, Kazakh deputy prime minister Kanat Bozumbayev said, "I dare not make premature statements."

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024

I dare not ask about Sadik; I know that would cause trouble, but I hope he is well too.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

dare not

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