Dared meaning : To have enough courage (to do something). To defy or challenge (someone to do something) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to To terrify; to daunt. To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them. To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified. To lie or crouch down in fear.