as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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Recent Examples of daunt
Moore's task against Indiana's stifling defense would have been daunting even with all his weapons.
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CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Gobel is not daunted by the graphic content.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Victory at Craven Cottage would have flattered Liverpool and, on current form, Thursday’s trip to the Emirates to face leaders Arsenal is a daunting proposition.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
But the prospect of facing quarterback Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, who are reportedly resting along with all other Eagles starters in their final regular season game, is a daunting one given San Francisco’s struggle against the run game.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
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Despite being one of the top defenses all season, the last month has been discouraging.—
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This design helps prevent condensation buildup and discourages rodents and pests, while still reducing the risk of damage from falling debris during winter storms.—
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Games that are too easy bore older players, while overly complex games can frustrate younger ones.—
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But while Coogan racked up millions of views for his YouTube explainers about political figures like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, he was frustrated by the hours of prep work that went into producing a single episode.—
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunt. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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