😨intimidate

verb
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.

Example Sentences

The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.

Example Expressions

intimidate into silence

Synonyms

frighten, scare, bully, terrify, overawe

Antonyms

encourage, reassure, comfort

Collocations

intimidate someone, intimidate into, intimidate others, attempt to intimidate

Related Vocabularies

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