Pronunciation: [dˈe͡əz nˈɒt] (IPA) 
The phrase "dares not" is spelled using the phonetic transcription /dɛrz nɑt/. The first part of the phrase, "dares," is pronounced with a short "e" sound (/dɛrz/), followed by the "s" sound pronounced as a "z" (/z/). The second part of the phrase, "not," is pronounced with a short "o" sound (/nɑt/). "Dares not" is commonly used to express hesitation or reluctance, as in "He dares not ask for a raise."
"Dares not" is a phrase that refers to someone being unwilling or afraid to do something due to fear, apprehension, or lack of courage. This expression implies that an individual feels hesitant or anxious about taking a certain action, often because of the potential consequences or the perceived risks involved.
In this phrase, "dares" functions as a verb meaning to have the courage or audacity to do something. However, when combined with "not," it creates a negative connotation indicating the opposite: an inability or disinclination to perform an action.
The phrase "dares not" is frequently used to describe situations where an individual possesses the desire or intention to carry out a particular activity but refrains from doing so because of fear or caution. It can also imply a sense of prudence or reluctance to take risks.
For example, a person may say "He dares not speak up against his boss" to describe someone who has reservations about expressing their true feelings or opinions due to the potential negative repercussions. Similarly, "She dares not venture into deep waters" may convey a person's hesitation or fear of engaging in a potentially dangerous activity like swimming in deep or unfamiliar areas.
Overall, "dares not" denotes a reluctance to act, motivated by trepidation, inhibition, or an awareness of potential negative outcomes.
The word "dares not" is a combination of the verb "dare" and the negative auxiliary verb "not".
The verb "dare" has Old English origins and can be traced back to the West Germanic word "darsan", which means "to venture" or "to be bold". It was used in Old English as a strong verb, meaning that it underwent changes in the past tense and past participle forms (i.e., "durst" is the past tense of "dare").
On the other hand, the negative auxiliary verb "not" has Old English roots as well and comes from the West Germanic word "nē" or "ne". "Not" is used to negate the action of a verb.
