durst

verb

1. 1

   To have enough courage (to do something).

   “I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.”

2. 2

   To defy or challenge (someone to do something)

   “I dare you (to) kiss that girl.”

3. 3

   To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

   “Will you dare death to reach your goal?”

4. 4

   To terrify; to daunt.

5. 5

   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.