daunt

As verbs the difference between daunt and numb

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while numb is to cause to become numb.

As an adjective numb is

without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible.

As verbs the difference between daunt and frustrated

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while frustrated is (frustrate).

As an adjective frustrated is

foiled, stopped, disappointed.

As verbs the difference between daunt and dazzle

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while dazzle is to confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

As a noun dazzle is

a light of dazzling brilliancy.

As verbs the difference between coerce and daunt

is that coerce is to restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As verbs the difference between daunt and unman

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while unman is (archaic) to castrate; to remove one's manhood.

As verbs the difference between daunt and defray

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while defray is (obsolete) to spend (money).

As verbs the difference between flinch and daunt

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As a noun flinch

is a reflexive jerking away.

As a verb daunt

is to discourage, intimidate.

As an adjective assertive is

boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As verbs the difference between daunt and brave

is that daunt is to discourage, intimidate while brave is .

As a verb daunt

is to discourage, intimidate.

As an adjective anxious is

full of anxiety or disquietude; greatly concerned or solicitous, especially respecting something future or unknown; being in painful suspense;—applied to persons; as, anxious for the issue of a battle.