धृष्

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰers- (“to be bold, dare”) from an *-s- extension of *dʰer- (“to hold, support”). Cognate with Proto-Slavic *dьrzъ (“daring”), Ancient Greek θρᾰσῠ́ς (thrăsŭ́s, “daring, reckless”) and English dare.

• (Vedic) IPA^(key): /dʱr̩ʂ/
• (Classical Sanskrit) IPA^(key): /d̪ʱr̩ʂ/

धृष् • (dhṛṣ)

1. to dare
2. to be bold, courageous or confident

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