#305 daunt

daunt- verb- to intimidate; to dishearten

C13 from Old French danter to conquer, from Latin domitare to tame

daunting- adjective, also opposite dauntless- fearless, intrepid, dauntlessness

The prospect of going to my boss about the complaint won't daunt me.

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