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Definition of Daunt
1. Verb. Cause to lose courage. "The bad news will daunt him"; "Dashed by the refusal"
Exact synonyms: Dash, Frighten Away, Frighten Off, Pall, Scare, Scare Away, Scare Off
Generic synonyms: Intimidate, Restrain
Derivative terms: Pall, Scare
Generic synonyms: Intimidate, Restrain
Derivative terms: Pall, Scare
Definition of Daunt
1. v. t. To overcome; to conquer.
Definition of Daunt
1. to intimidate [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: intimidate
Medical Definition of Daunt
1. 1. To overcome; to conquer. 2. To repress or subdue the courage of; to check by fear of danger; to cow; to intimidate; to dishearten. "Some presences daunt and discourage us." (Glanvill) Synonym: To dismay, appall. See Dismay. Origin: OF. Danter, F. Dompter to tame, subdue, fr. L. Domitare, v. Intens. Of domare to tame. See Tame. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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