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intimidate
[ in-tim-i-deyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to make timid; fill with fear.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- to 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:
intimidate
/ ɪˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
- to make timid or frightened; scare
- to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail
Derived Forms
- ˈپˌ岹ٴǰ, noun
- ˌپˈ岹پDz, noun
- ˈپˌ岹پԲ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ·پ··岹·پDz [in-tim-i-, dey, -sh, uh, n] noun
- ·پ··岹·ٴǰ noun
- ·پ··岹·ٴ· [in-, tim, -i-d, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of intimidate1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of intimidate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, Tossici-Bolt said: "It was nothing to do with protesting, harassing or intimidating. It was inviting a conversation."
That man is wearing a Jesse Jackson for President hat, but he’s too intimidated to step in.
Italy's hard-line deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, also took to social media: "We are not intimidated... full speed ahead, my friend!"
Sheffield Crown Court heard the brothers would intimidate their victims, ply them with drugs and alcohol and lure them to locations where they attacked them.
I have also received abuse and threatening, intimidating remarks when I've been out and about in public with my family as well.
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