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dauntverb to lessen the courage or confidence ofthe raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment chill, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, frustrate, unman, unnerve browbeat, bully, cow, intimidatedepress, sadden, weighafflict, trydamp, dampen, deadendistress, troublebother, irk, vex, worrydebilitate, enfeeble, undermine, weakenfrighten, horrify, scare throw cold water on embolden, encourage, hearten, nerve, steel buoy (up), cheer, gladdenanimate, enliven, invigorateenforce, fortify, reinforce(also reenforce), strengthenassure, reassureboost, energize, excite, galvanize, inspire, lift, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion.dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something.dismayed at the size of the job appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks.I am appalled by your behavior horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion.was horrified by such wanton cruelty daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage.a cliff that would daunt the most intrepid climber in the 14th century |