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intimidate Definition


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intimidate
verb intimidated, intimidating
    1. To coerce, especially with threats.
      Thesaurus: threaten, bully, lean on (slang).
    2. To frighten, scare or overawe.
      Thesaurus: daunt, threaten, scare, frighten, dishearten, dismay.
Derivative: intimidating
adj
    Derivative: intimidation
    noun
      The action of coercing someone, especially with threats
        Thesaurus: terrorizing, bullying, pressure, threats, coercion, fear, browbeating, arm-twisting (slang).
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin intimidare, from timidus frightened.



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