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Intimidate (Verb)

Meaning 1

To compel or deter by or as if by threats.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The bully would intimidate his classmates into giving him their lunch money every day.
  • Her aggressive behavior was meant to intimidate her opponents before the match began.
  • The large canine guard was trained to intimidate intruders and protect the property.
  • The teacher's loud voice was enough to intimidate the misbehaving students into silence.
  • The rival gang's threats were used to intimidate local business owners into paying protection money.

Hyponyms

  • Pall
  • Scare
  • Scare Off
  • Frighten Away
  • Frighten Off
  • Dash
  • Scare Away

Related Words

  • Intimidation (noun)

Meaning 2

Make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The tall and muscular coach would often intimidate his players with his loud voice and intense gaze.
  • His aggressive behavior tends to intimidate those who don't know him well.
  • She's easily intimidated by authority figures and prefers to avoid confrontation.
  • The thought of public speaking intimidates him and causes him to sweat excessively.
  • His intimidating presence can be quite unnerving to those who are shy or timid.

Hypernyms

  • Scare
  • Fright
  • Affright

Hyponyms

  • Bullyrag
  • Ballyrag
  • Boss Around
  • Bully
  • Browbeat
  • Push Around
  • Hector

Related Words

  • Intimidation (noun)
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