v. t. [ OE. adaunten to overpower, OF. adonter; à (L. ad) + donter, F. dompter. See Daunt. ] To daunt; to subdue; to mitigate. [ Obs. ] Skelton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Some presences daunt and discourage us. Glanvill.
n. One who daunts. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. serving to discourage, dishearten, or intimidate; discouraging; disheartening. Opposite of
a. Incapable of being daunted; undaunted; bold; fearless; intrepid. [ 1913 Webster ]
Dauntless he rose, and to the fight returned. Dryden.
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n. resolute courageousness.
v. t.
Some presences daunt and discourage us. Glanvill.
n. One who daunts. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. serving to discourage, dishearten, or intimidate; discouraging; disheartening. Opposite of
a. Incapable of being daunted; undaunted; bold; fearless; intrepid. [ 1913 Webster ]
Dauntless he rose, and to the fight returned. Dryden.
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n. resolute courageousness.