Daunt (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Daunted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Daunting.] [OF. danter, F. dompter to tame,
subdue, fr. L. domitare, v. intens. of domare to tame.
See Tame.] 1. To overcome; to
conquer. [Obs.]
2. To repress or subdue the courage of; to
check by fear of danger; to cow; to intimidate; to
dishearten.
Some presences daunt and discourage
us.
Glanvill.
Syn. -- To dismay; appall. See Dismay.