daunt
//dɔːnt//
Verb
dauntInfinitive
dauntPresent tense
dauntedPast tense
dauntedPast participle
dauntingPresent participle
dauntsThird-person singular
1
To make someone feel intimidated or discouraged, especially when facing a difficult or challenging task.
Don't let the difficulty of the exam daunt you.
2
To lessen the courage or confidence of someone; to dishearten.
Don't let the difficulty of the task daunt you.