Darer

/ˈdeɪrər/ noun

Definition

A person who dares; one who takes risks, issues challenges, or performs daring acts; someone bold or courageous.

Etymology

From 'dare' plus the agent suffix '-er' (indicating one who performs an action). Simple but effective formation for describing a person characterized by daring.

Kelly Says

A 'darer' is subtly different from a 'daredevil'—a darer might be thoughtfully courageous, while a daredevil suggests recklessness, showing how word choice conveys moral judgment!

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