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retar

[ʁe.taʁ]
verb
to challenge; to dare; to defy
1. to challenge someone to do something; to provoke
He dared me to jump from the cliff.
Ele me retou a pular do penhasco.
2. to defy or resist something
This material challenges the laws of physics.
Este material reta as leis da física.
NYC Slang
to diss; to call out; to test
Synonyms
desafiarprovocarenfrentararrostar
Antonyms
aceitarrendercedersubmeter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retar
common usage, especially among younger speakers
São Paulo
retar
frequently used in urban slang and social media
Portugal
desafiar
retar is less common; desafiar is preferred in standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

retar alguém a um duelo
retar os limites
retar a sorte
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