Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
daunton
Verb
/ˈdɔːntən/
Definition
To daunt or discourage someone; to make someone feel less confident or afraid.
Examples
- The daunting task of climbing the mountain dauntoned even the most experienced hikers.
- She did not want to daunton her teammates with her overly critical feedback.
- Despite the challenges ahead, he refused to allow fear to daunton his determination.
Meaning
Daunton conveys the sense of instilling fear or dread, often causing hesitation or a lack of courage in a person.
Synonyms
- Discourage
- Deter
- Intimidate
- Dishearten
