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daunt

verb

/dɔːnt/

Meaning

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.

nothing daunts him

intimidate, discourage, dishearten, deter, frighten

encourage, inspire, embolden

daunt the spirit, daunt the team, nothing daunts, daunt the enemy

to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people

to shorten a text without losing its meaning

To make better; improve or enhance something.

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

to make or become warm; to heat something gently