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intimidate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | fright, frighten, affright, scare |
| Has types | bully, bullyrag, strong-arm, push around, hector, hold over, ballyrag, boss around, browbeat |
| Derivation | intimidation |
Her boss intimidates her.
intimidate::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | discourage |
| Has types | pall, frighten away, scare, scare away, scare off, daunt, frighten off, dash |
| Derivation | intimidation |
Examples of intimidate
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So let the cities and enterprise zones attempt to intimidate by vowing lawsuits.
From the sacbee.com
The shots were seen as an apparent effort to intimidate protesters near a hotel.
From the cnn.com
He dismissed any suggestion that the visit was intended to intimidate the agent.
From the latimes.com
Was it appropriate to swear and intimidate Campsall all afternoon, he was asked.
From the telegraph.co.uk
If the sessions intimidate you, you can do one-off sessions for a quick workout.
From the post-gazette.com
A company lawyer later told the USDA that Johnson didn't mean to intimidate her.
From the charlotteobserver.com
A lack of law and order made it easy for militants to intimidate tribal leaders.
From the sacbee.com
I don't believe this is an attempt by a chef or restaurant to intimidate diners.
From the heraldtribune.com
Japanese's complex writing system can intimidate the most enthusiastic linguist.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her"
- To compel or deter by or as if by threats
- (intimidating) daunting: discouraging through fear
- (intimidation) bullying: the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
- (intimidation) the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
- (intimidation) determent: a communication that makes you afraid to try something
- (Intimidates) Intimidation (also called cowing) is intentional behavior "which would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" fear of injury or harm. It's not necessary to prove that the behavior was so violent as to cause or that the victim was actually frightened.
- To make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash; To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself
- (intimidating) threatening
