Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.
Daunt
My coach said, “Failures didn’t ________ the hero.”
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. discourage.
- In this context, "daunt" means to make someone feel intimidated or disheartened.
- Similarly, "discourage" means to deprive someone of courage or confidence, which aligns with the meaning of "daunt" in the sentence.