intimidate
Translation
to intimidate, to frighten, to daunt
Examples
He tries to intimidate his opponents.
He tries to intimidate his opponents.
Don't let them intimidate you into silence.
Don't let them intimidate you into silence.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to frighten or threaten (sb.) He tries to intimidate his opponents.
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) by frightening them They intimidated him into signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frighten, threaten, daunt, bully; Antonyms: encourage, comfort, reassure
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'timidus' (fearful). Literally 'to make fearful'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'timid' person. To 'in-timid-ate' is to put someone *into* a timid or fearful state.