pra-√ dhṛṣ P. -dharṣati, -dhṛṣṇoti, to be bold against, assail with courage or daring, lay hands on, hurt, injure, harass, overpower, overcome, [R.] : Caus. P. -dharṣayati id., [ib.]; [KauṣĀr.]; [MBh.] &c.; to violate (a woman), [MBh.]; to destroy, devastate, [R.]