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Vinony

intimidate

verb

  1. to make timid, fill with fear, causing fear/timidity in
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ / [ɪnˈtʰɪmɪdeɪ̯t]

verb

Etymology: From Medieval Latin intimidātus, perfect passive participle of Latin intimidō (“to intimidate, terrify”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + timidus (“afraid, timid”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix); see timid.

  1. To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.

    “He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.”

    “His father tried to intimidate his son into staying, threatening him with banishment and a possible beating.”