daredevil
noun/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/
Frequency rank: #9,624 most common English word
Meaning
a person who takes reckless risks for excitement or thrills
Example sentence
The crowd watched in awe as the daredevil leaped between rooftops on a motorcycle.
Synonyms & related words
- thrill-seeker
- adventurer
- stuntman
- hothead
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