😨daunt

verb
/dɔːnt/

Meaning

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

Example Sentences

The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.

Example Expressions

nothing daunts him

Synonyms

intimidate, discourage, dishearten, deter, frighten

Antonyms

encourage, inspire, embolden

Collocations

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

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