DAUNT


Meaning of DAUNT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdȯnt, ˈdänt ]

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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