Definitions

1. verb

to frighten or intimidate (someone)

“The loud noise dauted the children and made them run away.”

2. verb

to deceive or cheat (someone)

“The con artist tried to daut the investor out of his money.”

3. noun

a sudden, frightening or unpleasant experience

“The daut of the rollercoaster ride left her screaming.”

4. verb

to dash or dash away (in a sudden, violent manner)

“The horse dauted from the starting gate.”