<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>to overcome with fear; intimidate: to daunt one's adversaries</li><li>to lessen the courage of; dishearten: Don't be daunted by the amount of work still to be done</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>frighten</li><li>dismay</li><li>subdue</li><li>overawe</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms (for lessen the courage)</strong></p><ul><li>dispirit</li><li>discourage</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>encourage</li></ul>