Intimidate


[in-tim-i-deyt] /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/

verb (used with object), intimidated, intimidating.
1.
to make timid; fill with fear.
2.
to overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc.
3.
to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear:
to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls.
/ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/
verb (transitive)
1.
to make timid or frightened; scare
2.
to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail
v.

1640s, from Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare “to frighten, intimidate,” from Latin in- “in” (see in- (2)) + timidus “fearful” (see timid). Related: Intimidated; intimidating.

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