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Makes apprehensive (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

daunts

(Other definitions for daunts that I've seen before include "Frightens or discourages" , "intimidates" , "Makes afraid or discouraged" , "Cows" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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