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daunt

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Main Entry: daunt

Pronunciation: \ˈdȯnt, ˈdänt\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French danter, daunter, from Latin domitare to tame, frequentative of domare — more at tame

Date: 14th century

: to lessen the courage of : cow, subdue

synonyms see dismay

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