DAUNT


Meaning of DAUNT in English

[ dɔ:nt ]

■ verb make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Derivatives

~ing adjective

~ingly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. danter , from L. domitare , frequentative of domare 'to tame'.

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