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daunt
/ dɔːnt /
verb
- to intimidate
- to dishearten
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Derived Forms
- ˈdaunter, noun
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Other Words From
- daunting·ly adverb
- daunting·ness noun
- un·daunting adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of daunt1
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English da(u)nten, from Anglo-French da(u)nter, Old French danter, alteration of donter (probably by influence of dangier “power, authority”; danger ), from Latin domitāre “to tame,” derivative of domitus “tamed,” past participle of domāre “to tame”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of daunt1
C13: from Old French danter, changed from donter to conquer, from Latin domitāre to tame
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Example Sentences
No misfortunes could disturb the serenity of her soul, and no accumulating perils could daunt her courage.
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He was experiencing a strange new joy of possession, which no possibility of ridicule could daunt.
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He declared that no opposition, derision, or contempt, should daunt him.
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Even the storm at its height could not daunt such furious riders.
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She inspired us with a courage, a power, and a confidence in her and in our cause, which nothing could shake or daunt.
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