To make someone feel afraid, less confident, or discouraged.
From Old French 'danter', from Latin 'domitare' meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue', from 'dominus' meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It shifted from physically taming to emotionally intimidating.
To daunt someone is to tame their courage, like putting a leash on it. A big task can be daunting not because it’s impossible, but because your confidence shrinks before you even start.
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