adaunt
|a-daunt|
C2
/əˈdɔːnt/
to intimidate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adaunt' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'adaunten,' where 'a-' was an intensifying prefix and 'daunten' meant 'to tame or subdue.'
Historical Evolution
'adaunten' transformed into the modern English word 'adaunt' through the influence of Old French 'adaunter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tame or subdue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to intimidate or daunt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to daunt or intimidate someone.
The fierce competition did not adaunt her.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 15:51