verb
Danton
Danton (verb) means Archaic: to intimidate or overpower someone into submission; to cow. Example: “The old text describes how the general sought to danton his rivals into silence.”
verb
1
Archaic: to intimidate or overpower someone into submission; to cow.
"The old text describes how the general sought to danton his rivals into silence."
How to use Danton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old, now rarely used verb meaning to daunt or subdue someone.
When to use it
Archaic — you will only encounter this in historical or dialect texts, not modern speech.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Danton.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Third person singular
- dantons
- Past tense
- dantoned
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old text describes how the general sought to _____ his rivals into silence.
Rhymes for Danton
See all rhymes for Danton →Frequently asked questions
What does “Danton” mean?
The word “Danton” means archaic: to intimidate or overpower someone into submission; to cow. In plain terms, an old, now rarely used verb meaning to daunt or subdue someone.
How do you use “Danton” in a sentence?
Here is “Danton” used in a sentence: “The old text describes how the general sought to danton his rivals into silence.”
What part of speech is “Danton”?
“Danton” is a verb.
What is the meaning of Danton?
"Danton" (verb) means archaic: to intimidate or overpower someone into submission; to cow.
