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English verb: daunt

1. daunt (emotion) cause to lose courage


SamplesDashed by the refusal.


ExamplesThe performance is likely to daunt Sue


Synonymsdash, frighten away, frighten off, pall, scare, scare away, scare off


Pattern of useSomething ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)intimidate, restrain









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