English / word
daunt
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
In context
01
The scale of the mountain did not daunt the experienced climbers.
02
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
Synonyms
frighten,intimidate,discourage
Antonyms
encourage,inspire,embolden
Collocations
daunt by,nothing daunts,easily daunted
Verb forms
Past: daunted · Past participle: daunted · -ing: daunting