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intimidate
to frighten someone into doing what you want
Synonyms
- frighten
- threaten
- cow
Antonyms
- encourage
- reassure
intimidate in a sentence
The older players tried to intimidate the rookie before his first game.
Standing at the front of the auditorium, the tall judge seemed to intimidate every contestant before the debate began.
Where it comes from
From Latin timidus 'fearful'
Memory hook
IN-TIMID-ate: make someone timid with fear.
Read it in context
- The Ridge Vote Narrative
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