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How to pronounce daredevil

noun · adjectiveB2
DEHRdehvl

/ˈdɛɹˌdɛ.vl̩/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A person who willingly does very dangerous things for excitement.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person who willingly does very dangerous things for excitement.

The daredevil jumped from the plane without a parachute.

Common phrases & grammar

famous daredevil · daredevil stunt

adjectiveless common

Involving very dangerous actions done for excitement.

The actor performed a daredevil stunt.

Common phrases & grammar

daredevil stunt · daredevil act

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