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intimidate
[in-tim-i-deyt]
verb (used with object)
to make timid; fill with fear.
Antonyms: calmto overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc.
to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear.
to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls.
Antonyms: encourage
intimidate
/ ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt /
verb
to make timid or frightened; scare
to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail
Other Word Forms
- intimidator noun
- intimidation noun
- intimidating adjective
- intimidatory adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intimidate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of intimidate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Athena isn’t a particularly intimidating antagonist, given that Julian seems to have forgotten to give her crucial abilities and weapons.
"It was intimidating but also the focus was on telling the best story that we could and that's why they're all amazing at what they do," the actor added.
Offering a lot to process—historically, technically and visually—“Sèvres Extraordinaire!” is that rare species of exhibition that impresses and intimidates in equal measure.
“You are going to see soldiers outside your polling place. That’s going to intimidate a lot of people. And especially it’s going to intimidate people who are not Republicans.”
Even his inner circle has been intimidated by his strategy of entrusting command of the army to his closest associates and giving Israeli operatives the job of training elite troops and his personal security detail.
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