daunt
Translation
to intimidate, to discourage, to dishearten
Examples
The scale of the project might daunt you.
The scale of the project might daunt you.
She was not daunted by the challenge.
She was not daunted by the challenge.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) feel intimidated or apprehensive. The scale of the project might daunt you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intimidate, discourage; Antonyms: encourage, hearten
Etymology
From Old French 'donter' (to tame), from Latin 'domitare' (to tame).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'haunt'ing ghost that 'daunts' you, making you feel scared.