4.256 use with 'do'

Unlike other modals, 'dare' can be used with the auxiliary verb 'do'.

• We do not dare examine it.
• Don't you ever dare come here again!

In ordinary speech, 'did not dare' and 'didn't dare' are much more common than 'dared not' or 'dare not'.

• She did not dare leave the path.
• I didn't dare speak or move.
• We didn't dare say that many of us would prefer to go home.