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DAREDEVIL

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A reckless impetuous irresponsible person

Synonyms:

daredevil; harum-scarum; hothead; lunatic; madcap; swashbuckler

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("daredevil" is a kind of...):

adventurer; venturer (a person who enjoys taking risks)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "daredevil"):

tearaway (a reckless and impetuous person)

Derivation:

daredevil (presumptuously daring)

 II. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Presumptuously daring

Example:

a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff

Synonyms:

daredevil; temerarious

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

bold (fearless and daring)

Derivation:

daredevil (a reckless impetuous irresponsible person)

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