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intimidate

[ in-tim-i-deyt ]

verb (used with object)

intimidated, intimidating.
  1. to make timid; fill with fear.

    Synonyms: , , ,

    Antonyms:

  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.

    Antonyms:



intimidate

/ ɪˈɪɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to make timid or frightened; scare
  2. to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپˌ岹ٴǰ, noun
  • ˌپˈ岹پDz, noun
  • ˈپˌ岹پԲ, adjective
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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
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of intimidate1

First recorded in 1640–50; from Medieval Latin Գپٳܲ, past participle of Գپ “to make afraid,” equivalent to Latin in- verb-formative prefix + timid(us) “afraid” + -ٳܲ past participle suffix; in- 2, timid, -ate 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of intimidate1

C17: from Medieval Latin Գپ, from Latin in- ² + timidus fearful, from timor fear
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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."

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That man is wearing a Jesse Jackson for President hat, but he’s too intimidated to step in.

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Italy's hard-line deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, also took to social media: "We are not intimidated... full speed ahead, my friend!"

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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.

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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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