daunts

The word “daunts” has 1 syllable: daunts

It's pronounced as /dɔːnts/

What is synonym and antonym for daunts?

In the thesaurus, “daunts” has 35 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for daunts along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for daunts

afflicts
bothers
browbeats
bullies
chills
cows
dampens
damps
deadens
debilitates
demoralizes
depresses
discourages
disheartens
dismays
dispirits
distresses
enfeebles
frightens
frustrates
horrifies
intimidates
irks
saddens
scares
throws cold water on
tries
troubles
undermines
unmans
unnerves
vexes
weakens
weighs
worries

Antonyms for daunts

animates
assures
boosts
cheers
emboldens
encourages
energizes
enforces
enlivens
excites
fortifies
galvanizes
gladdens
heartens
inspires
invigorates
lifts
nerves
provokes
quickens
rallies
reassures
reenforces
reinforces
steels
stimulates
stirs
strengthens

Meanings of daunts

verb
1. To discourage, intimidate.
2. To overwhelm.

Example Sentences

The enormity of the task daunts even the most experienced climbers.
Despite the challenges, her determination daunts any obstacles in her path.
The thought of failure never daunts him, he thrives on challenges.
The responsibility of leading the team sometimes daunts her, but she always rises to the occasion.
His unwavering confidence daunts those who doubt his abilities.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to daunts, such as: afflicts, animates, assures, boosts, bothers, browbeats, bullies.

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