Däunt, v. t.

(Synop., § 130), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DAUNTED; p. pr. & vb. n. DAUNTING.] [O. Fr. danter, now dompter, to tame, to subdue, from Lat. domitare, v. intens. of domare, to tame; Scot. dant, danton, to subdue, to intimidate.] To repress or subdue the courage of; to check by fear of danger; to intimidate. “Some presences daunt and discourage us.” Glanville.

Synonyms—To dismay; appall. See DISMAY.