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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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"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 dare not say I'm confident. But I'm proud of what we've done. And I hope it works."

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

I wish I could run up to town for a day or two to see you, dear, but I dare not go yet, with so much on my shoulders; and Jonathan wants looking after still.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

dare not

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