daren’t /deənt $ dernt/ especially British English
the short form of ‘dare not’

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

daren't

BAD: I daren't to ask her for any more money.
GOOD: I daren't ask her for any more money.

Usage Note:
daren't do sth (WITHOUT to ): 'I daren't tell George what happened or he'll be furious.'
Compare: 'I don't dare tell/to tell George what happened ... .'

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