as in discourages
to lessen the courage or confidence of the raging inferno didn't daunt the firefighters for a moment
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The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Introducing uncertainty into energy rates, financing and grid management threatens existing employers and discourages future investment — particularly for manufacturers, clean tech firms, health care providers and small businesses already struggling with high costs.— Chris Cate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Start with the room that frustrates you most, identify what’s creating clutter and look for a single piece of furniture that solves two problems at once.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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The person at the cash register has to stop helping other customers to try and track down the booth owner, which holds up the line and frustrates everybody.— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Daunts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/daunts. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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