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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 make less severe, serious, or painful

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk

to make or become hot or warm; to raise temperature

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate.

to have a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things