English dictionary

durst Meaning & Definition

/dɝst/

What Does Durst Mean?

As a verb, durst means simple past and past participle of dare.

To have enough courage (to do something).
I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.
To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
I dare you (to) kiss that girl.
To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
Will you dare death to reach your goal?
To terrify; to daunt.
To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.

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I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.

I dare you (to) kiss that girl.

Will you dare death to reach your goal?

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