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
However, picking up a bold can of paint or adding a busy runner can feel daunting.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Altogether, the lawsuits pose a daunting threat to the city’s ledger and could cost well over $100 million.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
While the world attempted to restore itself from a global pandemic, the Lakers finished 5-15 and longtime coach Trevor Gagnier was faced with a daunting challenge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Even learning what counts as interesting is a daunting hurdle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Altogether, the lawsuits pose a daunting threat to the city’s ledger and could cost well over $100 million.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
While the world attempted to restore itself from a global pandemic, the Lakers finished 5-15 and longtime coach Trevor Gagnier was faced with a daunting challenge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Even learning what counts as interesting is a daunting hurdle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daunt
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Some borrowers have become discouraged by the wait, experts say.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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High speeds discourage sidewalk activity, reduce visibility for storefronts, and make outdoor dining feel risky rather than inviting.—
Tim Giuliani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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But now concerns have grown and even some of the airline’s most loyal customers are frustrated after the carrier rolled out a new boarding process to pair with the policy change.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The two upperclassmen used contrasting styles to frustrate TCU defensively.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Daunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunt. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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