Definitions

1. verb

to intimidate or deter someone from doing something; to cause someone to feel afraid or lose confidence

“Her fear of heights daunted her from going near the edge of the cliff.”

2. verb

to make someone feel less confident or more afraid

“The thought of public speaking daunted her, so she decided to take a course to build her confidence.”

3. noun

something that causes fear or intimidation

“Her fear of snakes was a daunt that prevented her from going to the zoo.”

4. noun

a feeling of fear or intimidation

“The daunt in her eyes made me realize that she was terrified.”