To Dare v. dared, dar·ing, dares v.tr. 1. To have the courage required for: The gymnast dared a breathtakingly difficult move. 2. To challenge (someone) to do something requiring boldness: They dared me to dive off the high board. 3. To confront or oppose boldly. See Synonyms at defy.

Surpassing your limits, that’s what is called daring