as in discourages
to lessen the courage or confidence of
the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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Still, talent alone cannot produce growth if the broader economic environment discourages investment or drives workers elsewhere.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The travel watch still discourages unnecessary travel.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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That just frustrates me incredibly.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Daunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daunts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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