Related Clues:

• Defied
• Is this what former chairman of insurance firm did when it rains badly around Ark?
• Took the challenge
• Belled the cat
• Was brave enough
• Was nervy enough
• Ventured again to take father out
• Threw down the gauntlet
• Took risk
• Many a leftist was bold enough
• Defied, challenged
• Challenged (to a deed)
• Had the courage (to do something)
• Had the courage (to do)
• Acted riskily