daunt

/dɔːnt/
verb
  1. To make someone feel frightened or less confident about doing something; to discourage or intimidate.
    • The size of the project did not daunt the team; they were ready to work hard.
    • The stormy weather didn't daunt the hikers, who continued up the mountain.
    • Don't let a few mistakes daunt you from learning a new language.
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